Authentic Japanese Antique Stone Jizo Statue Meiji Era to Early Showa era Meiji Era (The 'large' character signifies a

(The 'large' character signifies a lunar month of 30 days

These firefighting tools were widely used in towns and villages before the spread of modern fire engines

The "Inome" Motif: The heart-shaped cutouts

It is a tangible piece of history

a traditional ritual implement used in Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyo)

Authentic Japanese Antique Stone Jizo Statue Meiji Era to Early Showa era Meiji Era (The 'large' character signifies aAuthentic Japanese Antique Stone Jizo Statue Meiji Era to Early Showa era(c. 1890 1930) This is a rare and profoundly spiritual Antique Japanese Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha) statue, hand carved from natural stone. Dating from the mid 19th to the early 20th century, this piece has witnessed nearly a century and a half of history, likely serving as a guardian in a private temple garden or a roadside sanctuary. Historical Significance: The Compassionate