Antique Japanese Stone Buddha Jizo (24N-251-3)

Antique Japanese Stone Buddha Jizo (24N-251-3)

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This stone Jizō statue depicts Vairocana (Dainichi Nyorai), the central Buddha of the esoteric Buddhist tradition, seated in deep meditation. The figure's hands are positioned in the Wisdom Fist Mudra (Chiken-in), a symbolic gesture where the right-hand index finger is enclosed by the left fist, representing the union of wisdom and compassion—key tenets of Shingon and Tendai Buddhism.

The weathered stone surface reflects its age and history, with faint traces of moss adding to its organic beauty. Inscribed on the statue are 亥十二月十九 (12th month, 19th day of the Year of the Boar), a date reference likely indicating the time of dedication. The other inscriptions, including 保十六 and 信士, suggest a commemoration by a devotee named Rikeien Myōshin-shi, possibly in the 16th year of a certain era, adding to the historical and spiritual significance of the piece.

A timeless guardian of travelers and seekers of wisdom, this Jizō Bosatsu invites contemplation, embodying the enduring presence of Buddhist devotion in stone.

12"W x 6"D x 21"H

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