Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Honen Lacquered Wood Figurine

This is a Japanese vintage lacquered wood figurine of the monk Honen (Honen shonin), founder of Jodo Buddhism. This figurine is painted in black and white. It is sitting on a stand in a classic Buddhist black and gold style, adorned with engraved floral details. Honen is holding a juzu bracelet made of transparent beads. 

• Gold, black, white
• Wood, lacquer
• C1980
• Item weight: 219 grams
• Packed weight: 519 grams
• Approx. 10 cm long x 7.8 cm wide x 15 cm tall
• Great condition. Some scratches, some marks. Faded gold paint on the figurine. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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