Sculpture of Jiz Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha), wood, gold, painted, wood with color setting and gold leaf, rock crystal, metal, Total: height: 50 cm, sculptures, statues, pictures as cult objects (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism), Japanese Middle Ages, Jiz, patron god of children, counts in Buddhism to the Bodhisattva beings who have already attained enlightenment and help people on their path of salvation. Jiz is represented as a wandering monk. In his left hand he carries the wish granting jewel. His right hand originally carried a rattle stick. In Japanese popular belief, Jiz is still considered the embodiment of compassion and helper in need. He frees the souls of the deceased from hell, protects travelers and guards children from illness and danger.

Sculpture of Jiz Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha), wood, gold, painted, wood with color setting and gold leaf, rock crystal, metal, Total: height: 50 cm, sculptures, statues, pictures as cult objects (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism), Japanese Middle Ages, Jiz, patron god of children, counts in Buddhism to the Bodhisattva beings who have already attained enlightenment and help people on their path of salvation. Jiz is represented as a wandering monk. In his left hand he carries the wish granting jewel. His right hand originally carried a rattle stick. In Japanese popular belief, Jiz is still considered the embodiment of compassion and helper in need. He frees the souls of the deceased from hell, protects travelers and guards children from illness and danger.

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21.1 x 36.6 cm | 8.3 x 14.4 in (300 dpi)