Antique Japanese Wooden Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva) Standing on Lotus Base10” Tools and small amulets

and small amulets

celebrating the beauty of everyday craft traditions

A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and very solid and functional piece of furniture

The body is dark blue with gold hiragana and a poem hand written around the base

each decorated with blue birds in flight amid large pink chrysanthemum and peony blooms with green foliage

Antique Japanese Wooden Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva) Standing on Lotus Base10” Tools and small amuletsA finely carved antique Japanese Jiz Bosatsu (Kitigarbha Bodhisattva) standing gracefully upon a lotus pedestal. This figure, carved from wood, represents one of the most beloved bodhisattvas in Japan, known for his vow to guide and protect all beings, especially travelers, children, and those suffering in the afterlife. The statue features flowing robes, a serene expression, and remnants of original detail, all weathered with age to a natural patina