Antique Japanese Stone Buddha — Stone, 1750, Edo Period (SKU: 25M-473)
Antique Stone Jizō Bodhisattva — Hand-Carved Granite, c. 1750, Mid-Edo Period (SKU: 25M-473)
Weathered guardian of travelers, wishes, and whispered prayers
Eroded by 270 years of wind, lichen, and incense smoke, this serene Jizō figure once stood along a mountain road, palms pressed in compassionate mudra. Faint kanji prayers—now softened by time—ask protection for children and safe passage for pilgrims. Green moss still clings to crevices, a living testament to the statue’s outdoor vigil.
Bring it to a garden path or meditation corner and sense the hush of Edo-era landscapes. The granite’s earthy heft anchors space; the gentle face, though worn, radiates enduring benevolence.
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Origin: Japan
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Era: Circa 1750, mid-Edo period
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Material: Hand-carved granite
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Use: Garden focal point, indoor altar, or contemplative accent
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Features: Incised sutra inscriptions, weathered patina, traces of original pigment & moss
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Dimensions: 8 1/4"W x 5"D x 13"H
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Condition: Structurally sound; surface erosion, natural lichen growth, and age fissures add historic character
In its quiet smile lies the promise that every journey—of feet or spirit—finds gentle guidance home.
- size:
- 8 1/4"W x 5"D x 13"H