Waranbe Jizo - by Atsushi Tanaka

Available from Kobo Shop & Gallery when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Young Jizo. Jizo is a bodhisattva, who has attained enlightment and chooses to help others instead of reaching nirvana. Hand carved and painted. Sits on a zabuton. Atsushi Tanaka is an award winning wood sculptor known for his charming illustrations of everyday life in Japan. His studio is on a small island off the coast of Shikoku. Comes in a board box signed by the artist. Wood: Shinanoki (Tilia Japonica) Made in Japan. Measurements: H3.75 x L2.25 x W2.0