Vtg Japanese Buddhist Amulet
This is a Japanese Buddhist amulet. This image is Kobo Daishi. It is said that in 814, Kobo Daishi (Kukai) was on a pilgrimage in the east part of Japan and made a tour of Mikawa Province, stopping at Henjoin, Saifukuji, and Mitsuzoin, and carved a statue of Daishi himself.
- Japanese Buddhist amulet or charm
- Kanji on the front: 受興 (Juko), 遍路院、西福寺、密蔵院, (Henjoin Temple, Saifukuji Temple, Mitsuzoin Temple) Taisho10 (c1921), Picture of Kobo Daishi
- Paper
- Item weight: 9 grams
- Packed weight: 209 grams
- C1921
- Approx. open 12 cm ( close 4.5 cm) long x 8 cm tall x 0.2 cm thick
- Good condition. Some stains. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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