【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Created in December of Showa 14 (1939) by the distinguished master sculptor Asako Shukei, exquisitely carved and colorfully painted, depicts Hariti, the revered protector of children and motherhood within Buddhism. Once a fearsome demon converted by Buddha himself, Hariti is now venerated as a symbol of parenting and the well-being of children. Enclosed within a richly ornamented altar cabinet, this piece comes from Myogyoji Temple, bearing a sign from the 38th Chief monk alongside a heartfelt calligraphy inscription on the inner doors, marking the creation date as an auspicious December day. This work bears the signature of Asako Shukei. The Asako lineage, originating in the late Muromachi period, is renowned for its continuity of the artistic tradition of Unkei, one of Japan's most famous Buddhist sculptors. With their distinguished expertise, the Asako family became celebrated for their divine palanquins and statuary, particularly during the Edo period, establishing a legacy of exceptional artisanship. Time has graced this piece with a venerable patina; signs of wear include surface marks, scratches, and lacquer peelings. The altar cabinet's locking hardware is missing. The base of the altar cabinet is missing its decorative wooden frame top. Please refer to the photos. Dimensions of Cabinet: approx. H 23.6 cm W 13.3 cm D 10.3 cm Overall Dimensions including pedestal: approx. H 34 cm W 20.4 cm D 15.4 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!