Category:

Municipally Designated Tangible Cultural Property (Sculpture)

Title:

Kotokuji mokuzo jizo bosatsu zazo

Wooden Seated Jizo (Ksitigarbha) of Kotokuji Temple

興徳寺木造地蔵菩薩坐像

No. of features:

One statue

Designated:

February 7, 1975

Location:

Kotokuji Temple, 1700 Miyamaecho, Nishi Ward

Owner:

The religious juridical person of Kotokuji Temple

Description:

This yosegi-zukuri (joined-block construction) statue dates to the beginning of the Muromachi period. It stands 26.8 cm tall, with a total display height of 28.8 cm. The figure holds the shakujo ringed staff of Buddhist monks in its right hand and a wish-fulfilling jewel called a nyoi hoju in its left. The eyes are made of inlaid crystal. This Jizo has lost the byakugo that previously adorned its forehead, and the edges of its robe have been scraped off. Repairs have been made to both hands.

Source:

Cultural Properties in Omiya 1., Omiya Municipal Board of Education, 1986.

This cultural property is not available for public viewing.

Inquiries (Japanese only)

Cultural Heritage Preservation Division, Department of Lifelong Learning, Board of Education Secretariat　

TEL: 048-829-1723 FAX: 048-829-1989

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