

Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Store
The statue depicts a bald man wearing a robe and holding a staff. The statue is made of dark brown material, possibly bronze or wood, with a weathered appearance. The figure has a shaved head and is dressed in a long robe with a sash around the waist. The robe has wide sleeves and is draped over the left shoulder. The right hand grasps a staff that rises above the figure's head, featuring a decorative top. The left hand is bent at the elbow and holds an object. The statue stands on a round base adorned with a lotus flower design. The base has a wide, flat bottom and a narrower top, with a decorative edge resembling petals. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray floor. The statue appears to represent Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Store.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 12th–mid-13th century
- Medium
- Wood with lacquer, gold leaf, cut gold leaf (kirikane), and color
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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