This is a bronze statue of a monk in the ancient style, depicting Kobo Daishi holding a bronze shakujo (staff) and prayer beads. While seated statues are common, standing statues of monks are rare and can be found in temples around Kamakura (Jojuin Temple, Gyokusen-ji Temple, and Yakuo-in Temple, etc.). Size: Height approximately 20cm, Weight 820g *Related words: Buddhist statue, shrine, temple, goshuin (temple stamp), ranma (transom), antique, curio, Edo, wood carving, antique, retro, lacquerware, suzuri (inkstone), calligraphy, Shinto, sake vessel, flower vase, folk art, Buddhism, tea ceremony, matcha, teacup, natsume (tea caddy), tea container, Ko-Imari, Kutani, Shigaraki, Bizen, lacquered, hanging scroll, woodblock print, old art object, antique Chinese art, items from the past, excavated item, museum, ruins, Buddhist art, Meiji, Taisho, Showa retro, earthenware, antique, vintage