Antique Japanese Stone Carving Statue Of Jizo

Antique Japanese stone Buddha statue of Jizo (地蔵/womb of the earth), as they are called, are made in the image of Jizo Bosatsu, guardian deity of children and travellers.

They're also known as the 'earth bearer', so jizo statues are made out of stone, which is said to have a spiritual power for protection and longevity that predates Buddhist beliefs.

Late 19th century.