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Japanese antique two-piece stone statue of a monk / Do-so-jin / Edo period

$600List Price

About the Item

This is a stone statue of two priestly deities carved side by side, believed to have been made in the mid to late Edo period (around the 18th to 19th century), and is one of the objects of worship called “Sotai Dosojin. These statues were erected at village entrances and road junctions to pray for the safety of travelers and good health within the village, and were often depicted in the gentle monk-like form of a Jizo Bosatsu. This stone statue is no exception, with a simple and warm face that gives the viewer a sense of security. This stone Buddha was acquired in Gunma Prefecture and was probably made in the surrounding area. In Gunma and Nagano prefectures in particular, many such twin-bodied Dosojin were made, and it is believed that they were hand-carved by local carpenters and priests themselves. The charm of these works is that they are warmly sculpted, showing the spirit of prayer and simple local piety rather than exquisiteness. In addition, a photograph of a similar object was published in an art book and is included as reference material. The stone material used is believed to be granite. The face is worn away, but the gentle atmosphere of the figure can be clearly seen. The figure is praying with good health, which makes us feel tenderness in our hearts. Dotai Dosojin also played a sacred role in local festivals such as “Dondoyaki,” suggesting that they were closely connected to people's lives from the olden days. Today, the number of such objects is decreasing, and those with this form are rare. This product can stand on its own, but since it is prone to falling over, a rubber plate is attached to one part of the bottom. This makes it stable. It can be placed in various places, such as on a shelf, at an entrance, or under the eaves of a roof. We also sell several other stone statues in the same genre, so please take a look at them as well. Size: w11.3 x d7.5 x h22.5 cm Weight: 3 kg Also, I want many people to know the goodness of antiques, so I set the price reasonably. How about showing off to your friends around you?

Dimensions:
Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 4.45 in (11.3 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Granite,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1600-1800
Condition:
Repaired: It is prone to falling over, so a rubber sheet has been attached to one part of it. This makes it stable.
Seller Location:
Sammu-shi, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5487245033802

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