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Japanese monk antic statue?
Hello all, i’m looking for some help in identifying the statue of a Japanese monk, which is in my family for at least more than 100 years. This statue is believed to have come from a Japanese temple. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thanks very much in advance. [email protected]
Description: A near life size hollow sculpture of what seems to be a zen monk in meditation. Seated figure made out of wood. Both hollowed body and head (very thin walls). Lacquered (amber) colored head; Black encrusted eyes on crystal whites. The statue contains about 1500 calligraphies (parchments in form of lotus leaves = 10 cm X 5 cm ) Height: 90 cm Width: 100 cm Depth: 70 cm All details and photos : picasaweb.google.com/valflor |
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Maybe you could try sending an email to this guy: Dr. H. van der Veere - Alfabetische lijst medewerkers - Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
He's a professor who might be able to tell you more about it, or otherwise might refer you to someone who can. Good Luck! |
Maybe a Japanese monk is Shinran （親鸞）. the founder of the Jōdo Shinshū sect
Shinran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia or Rennyo(蓮如) Rennyo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosf of calligraphies are dead people's names which contain 釈. Jōdo Shinshū sect usually use 釈 as part of Dharma name. FYI,釈 is a part of Budda's name.After death,a man become Buddhahood Dharma name - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And I can read some date (maybe its date of death). For example,Japanese era name Kanpō (寛保) .1741 through 1744. I think this statue should be in a temple for Puja. At least, I don't want to have so many dead people's name card, even though they are all Budha. If I have,I will feel I must recite the sutra every day for them. |
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