Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Bull Statue Zen "Riding the Bull Home" 7.3kg BOSa22 Mashiko Ware Dating back to the transitional

Dating back to the transitional period between the late Goryeo and early Joseon dynasties

Repairs: There are visible lacquer/gold repairs (Kintsugi style) on the rim and near the base

a design traditionally used in Japanese farmhouses (minka)

These subtle signs of age add to its authentic vintage character without detracting from its beauty

Condition Condition: Antique / Damaged This is an antique item used in daily life

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Bull Statue Zen "Riding the Bull Home" 7.3kg BOSa22 Mashiko Ware Dating back to the transitionalVintage Japanese Cast Iron Bull Statue Zen "Riding the Bull Home" 7. 3kg This is a massive and powerful cast iron statue depicting a famous scene from the Zen Buddhist "Ten Bulls" (Jugyu zu) teachings. This specific stage, "Riding the Bull Home" (Kigyu kaika), symbolizes a state of enlightenment and inner peace. The set features a muscular bull and a separate figure of a young boy playing a flute, designed to sit upon the bull's back. Key Features: