Granite figure of monk Kûkai 空海 - Granite - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
A fine hand-carved granite figure depicts the revered monk Kûkai 空海 (774-835) in a seated posture. In his right hand, he wields a gold-painted double-vajra, and in his other hand, he holds ojuzu 数珠 (counting beads) . He presents a calm, meditative demeanour, dressed in neatly folded robes adorned with a decorative cord over his shoulder.
Originally named Saeki no Mao 佐伯 眞魚, he was posthumously honoured as Kôbô Daishi 弘法大師, translating to "The Grand Master who Propagated the Dharma. " Kûkai was a distinguished Japanese Buddhist monk, calligrapher, and poet, renowned for founding the esoteric Shingon school of Buddhism.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926-1989) .
Dimensions:
Height 25. 5 cm, Width 19. 5 cm, Depth 13 cm.
Weight 6. 9 kg.
In a very good original condition. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
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A fine hand-carved granite figure depicts the revered monk Kûkai 空海 (774-835) in a seated posture. In his right hand, he wields a gold-painted double-vajra, and in his other hand, he holds ojuzu 数珠 (counting beads) . He presents a calm, meditative demeanour, dressed in neatly folded robes adorned with a decorative cord over his shoulder.
Originally named Saeki no Mao 佐伯 眞魚, he was posthumously honoured as Kôbô Daishi 弘法大師, translating to "The Grand Master who Propagated the Dharma. " Kûkai was a distinguished Japanese Buddhist monk, calligrapher, and poet, renowned for founding the esoteric Shingon school of Buddhism.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926-1989) .
Dimensions:
Height 25. 5 cm, Width 19. 5 cm, Depth 13 cm.
Weight 6. 9 kg.
In a very good original condition. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
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