This is a deity statue at Izumo Taisha Shrine 出雲大社, crafted by Hannya Jun'ichiro 般若純一郎. The box says "Izumo Taisha Shrine God Statue 出雲大社御神像" and "Made by Junichiro 純一郎造." It is a sacred god statue from one of Japan's most famous shrines, so it is considered very auspicious. Izumo Taisha Shrine is home to two main deity statues: the "Musubi Statue ムスビの御神像" and the "Compassionate Statue ご慈愛の御神像." This bronze statue is the "Compassionate Statue." The "Compassionate Statue" depicts Okuninushi-no-Mikoto rescuing a white rabbit, based on the myth of the "White Rabbit of Inaba." Compassionate Statue Content: This statue depicts the scene from the myth of the "White Rabbit of Inaba," in which Okuninushi-no-Mikoto heals and rescues a naked, suffering white rabbit. Location: Located southeast of the shrine office. Features: This statue embodies Okuninushi-no-Mikoto's "compassionate heart." The "Musubi no Okami Statue" is a bronze statue located near the copper torii gate, depicting Okuninushi-no-Mikoto receiving the "Sakitama" and "Kushimitama" (fortunate souls and strange spirits) and becoming the "Great God of Musubi." Musubi no Okami Statue Content: This statue depicts Okuninushi-no-Mikoto receiving blessings from the gods known as "Sakitama" and "Kushimitama" (fortunate souls and strange spirits), and gaining the sacred power that earned him the title "Great God of Musubi." Location: Located just to the right of the copper torii gate. Features: This statue symbolizes "musubi," the power to bring people together and connect things, and many worshippers offer prayers here. Izumo Taisha is one of Japan's largest shrines. It is renowned as the god of matchmaking and good fortune. It is located in Kitsukihigashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. Izumo Taisha Shrine is a National Treasure, home to Japan's oldest shrine architectural style, the "Taisha-zukuri," a huge "shimenawa" (sacred rope), and special religious ceremonies held during "Kamiarizuki," a month when gods from all over Japan gather. The shrine also enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the renowned god of matchmaking, and is known for its deep history, known for the myth of the founding of the nation. Junichiro Hannya is a master of Takaoka copperware. Born in 1931, he studied under Yoneji after graduating from Takaoka Technical High School, mastering sculpture techniques. In 1965, he won the Mayor's Award at the Takaoka City Exhibition, Takamine Award, and has been selected for the Prefectural and City Exhibitions 10 times. He was selected for the Nitten Exhibition for the first time, and has been selected several times since. Height 24.5 cm Width 14.0 cm Depth 13.6 cm Weight 1780 g Condition: The condition is relatively good. There is a little peeling on the head. There are scratches, stains, scuffs, and discoloration, but no major damage. It was stored at home. There are also 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. 102621461028