This is a seated statue of Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of the Nichiren sect. It is enshrined in a small shrine. The statue of Saint Nichiren is thought to date back to the late Edo period to the Meiji period, approximately 150-200 years ago. The statue of Nichiren Shonin is made of pottery. The doors of the shrine are adorned with depictions of Daikokuten and Bishamonten, two of the Seven Lucky Gods. Although the shrine doors are detached, they feature a very unusual design. Furthermore, the quality of the depictions of Daikokuten and Bishamonten is exceptionally high, demonstrating the high level of skill of the craftsmen of that time. Nichiren Shonin (1222-1282) is the founder of the Nichiren sect. He began training at Seichoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture at the age of 12, and became a monk at the age of 16. At the age of 16, Nichiren developed new teachings that overturned the preconceived ideas of the Buddhist world. Although initially rejected, his teachings form one of the dominant traditions of Japanese Buddhism today. Namu Myoho Renge Kyo (Namu Myoho Renge Kyo) is a mantra used in Lotus Sutra Buddhism. This is the fundamental law that permeates the universe and all life, which Nichiren Daishonin realized, and is recited in sects such as the Hokke and Nichiren sects. A "kantokushu" refers to someone who has obtained what they wished for through faith in gods and Buddhas, or someone who has obtained something unexpectedly. Height: 9.2 cm Width: 5.9 cm Depth: 4.8 cm Height: 16.0 cm Width: 11.0 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Total Weight: 370 g Condition: The left and right doors of the shrine are detached. There is damage such as scuffs and discoloration on the lower part of the shrine. The statue of Nichiren Shonin also shows damage commensurate with its age. There is damage such as scratches, stains, scuffs, peeling, discoloration, chips, and dents. As this is an old and delicate item, please handle it with extreme care. We have included many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 040422190410