Antique Japanese Stone Buddha — Stone, 1750, Edo Period (SKU: 25M-473) - 1

Antique Japanese Stone Buddha — Stone, 1750, Edo Period (SKU: 25M-473)

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25M-473
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Dimensions: 8 1/4"W x 5"D x 13"H
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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.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Circa 1750, mid-Edo period

  • Material: Hand-carved granite

  • Use: Garden focal point, indoor altar, or contemplative accent

  • Features: Incised sutra inscriptions, weathered patina, traces of original pigment & moss

  • Dimensions: 8 1/4"W x 5"D x 13"H

  • 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.

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size:
8 1/4"W x 5"D x 13"H