地蔵菩薩 Jizo Bodhisattva statue – Hout, Lak – Japan – Edo Periode (1600-1868)

a nicely carved and polychromed wooden 地蔵菩薩 Jizo Bodhisattva statue standing on a lotus throne above a circular gilded base. The Jizo Bodhisattva is depicted as a monk with a halo around his shaved head.Jizo is a significant bodhisattva, or "saint," in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Particularly revered in Japanese Zen, Jizo is seen as the guardian of those traveling through both physical and spiritual realms. This bodhisattva is closely associated with children, serving as their protector before birth, during childhood, and even after death.The statue has multiple inscriptions on the inside of the base. Dimension: Height: 27 x Width 8 cm Jizo Statue height: 13 cmCondition: In reasonable condition, some lacquer loss, paint loss, crackle in the lacquer, accumulated dirt, small damages and wear. The pictures give more details about the condition. The lot is sold "as is".Shipping method: The items will be securely packaged and shipped with insurance.