Mizusawa Kannon Ryūō Benzaiten – Confluence
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Ryuo Benzaiten is a distinctive form of Benzaiten enshrined at Benten Pond within the grounds of Gotokuzan Mizusawa Temple (Mizusawa Kannon) in Gunma Prefecture, a long-established site on the Bando Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage.
This small Hinoki cypress figure is characterized by the biwa held within a biwa bag—an iconographic detail associated with the Mizusawa tradition, where visitors continue to gather at the pond and sacred spring as part of the temple’s living landscape.
About this piece
Carved in Hinoki (Japanese cypress), this piece is made as a compact devotional-style statue based on the Ryuo Benzaiten image associated with Benten Pond at Mizusawa Kannon. The model follows the temple’s well-known local form, especially the biwa-in-bag attribute that sets Ryuo Benzaiten apart. Such forms exist within Japanese temple traditions to preserve and transmit specific enshrined images and their recognizable features through small-scale sculptures made for personal keeping.
Cultural note
In Japan, images of Benzaiten are generally approached as sacred representations connected to temple and shrine practice, and are treated with quiet respect in the home. Benzaiten is widely known as a deity associated with the arts and with prosperity, and Ryuo Benzaiten is a locally venerated form tied to the setting of Mizusawa Kannon’s Benten Pond. If you choose to keep this image, it is customary to place it in a clean, settled spot, to avoid placing it directly on the floor, and to handle it with clean hands and a calm intention rather than as casual décor.
Details
- Size: H 130 × W 100 × D 100 mm; Weight: 180 g
- Material: Hinoki (Japanese Cypress)
- Origin: Made in China
Placement & care
- Place on a stable shelf or small stand in a clean, quiet area where it will not be bumped.
- Avoid placing directly on the floor; a raised surface is generally considered more respectful.
- Keep away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to help preserve the wood.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid water and chemical cleaners.
Shipping timeline
- Ships within 2–3 business days.
Consecration (Eye-opening Ceremony)
You can choose an option to consecrate this statue before shipping from Japan. If you select this option, we will bring the statue for an eye-opening ceremony and ship it to you after the ritual is complete.
This is recommended if you want your statue to be more than an object — a presence you can practice with. This option is not required.
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