STONE CAT MONK
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 1440438
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 1440438
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STONE CAT MONK
Japanese Buddhist stone carving seated image of 'Neko Daishi' (lit. 'Cat High monk' - as Kobo Daishi (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%ABkai) with a cat head instead), Edo period, 19th century or later. Actually it's already a rare stone sculpture as Neko Daishi which is also the origin of auspicious 'Maneki Neko' (Beckoning cat), but moreover such a cross carving at the neck is very rare highlight as it would possibly suggests the relation with 'Kakure Kirishitan' (lit. 'Hidden Christian' / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakure_Kirishitan)? In very fine aged condition as is as seen. approx. H 34 x W 26 x D 16cm (13.38 x 10.23 x 6.29in), about 15kg as itself.
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STONE CAT MONK
Japanese Buddhist stone carving seated image of 'Neko Daishi' (lit. 'Cat High monk' - as Kobo Daishi (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%ABkai) with a cat head instead), Edo period, 19th century or later. Actually it's already a rare stone sculpture as Neko Daishi which is also the origin of auspicious 'Maneki Neko' (Beckoning cat), but moreover such a cross carving at the neck is very rare highlight as it would possibly suggests the relation with 'Kakure Kirishitan' (lit. 'Hidden Christian' / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakure_Kirishitan)? In very fine aged condition as is as seen. approx. H 34 x W 26 x D 16cm (13.38 x 10.23 x 6.29in), about 15kg as itself.
selected by hotoke
* Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any circumstances. Thank you.
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