123 - JAPAN - 19th century

JAPAN - 19th century A statue made of reconstituted stone depicting the revered religious figure Kakumei Reijin (覚明霊神). He is depicted standing, holding a *juzu* (rosary) in his left hand, with his right hand raised in the air. A walking stick (not included) can be inserted into the statue. He is dressed in a long, one-piece robe and wears *geta* (traditional wooden sandals) with high soles. The base of the statue bears the inscription of his name, “Kakumei Reijin” (覚明霊神), while the reverse side features a dated inscription: “May 9, the 32nd year of the Meiji era” (明治丗二年五月九日), corresponding to the year 1889. Dimensions: Height 50.4 cm, width 21.6 cm, depth 14 cm. Weight: 15.4 kg. (Signs of wear)