This is a statue of Prince Shotoku 聖徳太子 by Nishiyama Shojiro 西山正二郎. Carved from a single piece of wood, it shows careful carving and coloring. His dignified face is impressive. There are some light stains and dirt from age, but there is no major damage and it is in very good condition overall. Nishiyama Shojiro is a modern sculptor from Tokyo. He mainly creates wooden human figures. Prince Shotoku was a member of the imperial family and politician of the Asuka period. He was the second son of Emperor Yomei, and his mother was Princess Anahobe no Omihito, the daughter of Emperor Kinmei. As regent for Empress Suiko, he made many achievements, including the establishment of the Seventeen-Article Constitution and the Twelve Ranks of the Imperial Throne, dispatching envoys to the Sui Dynasty, building Horyuji Temple, and popularizing Buddhism, and had a great impact on Japan. He also made a great contribution to the development of culture through legal reform and diplomacy. It is famous for the legend that during his time as regent for Empress Suiko, he was able to distinguish the voices of 10 people at the same time. Hight: 39.3 cm Width: 10.4 cm Depth: 10.4 cm Weight: 500 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There are stains, spots, scratches, dullness, and scratches due to aging. It was kept at home. There are 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. 082922220908