【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This small hand-carved wooden sculpture represents Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva), revered in Buddhism for his boundless compassion as vast as the earth itself. Jizo vowed to save all beings in the six realms of existence during the age between the passing of Shakyamuni and the coming of Maitreya. In Japan, he is widely worshipped as the protector of children, travellers, and departed souls. The figure holds a pilgrim’s staff in the right hand, whose sound guides lost souls and drives away evil, and a wish-fulfilling jewel in the left hand, a symbol of compassion believed to grant the wishes of all beings and relieve their suffering. The altar cabinet (zushi) has a black lacquered exterior. The inner door surfaces are coated with lacquer mixed with gold powder, while the rest of the interior is finished in black lacquer. The gold areas of the figure and base are painted using lacquer blended with gold powder, creating a subtle golden glow. The sculpture is fixed to the cabinet base. On the back of the cabinet, an inscription is carved with the name of the donor, indicating that the piece was originally created and dedicated for memorial or devotional purposes, as an act of religious offering. The piece shows age-related wear such as surface abrasions, discolouration, cracks and small losses in the lacquer, minor holes, rust on the metal fittings, and surface grime. Please refer to the photos for the complete condition. Dimensions: approx. H 19.7 cm W 6.7 cm D 4.8 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!