Hidden Buddha Daikokuten (Hasedera Official) Consecrated (秘仏 出世大黒天 開眼供養済)

Hasedera, also known as "Hase-Kannon" (official name: Kaikō-zan Jishō-in Hase-dera) is one of the oldest temples in Kamakura, founded in the Nara period (736). At Hasedera, a wooden statue of Daikokuten, a cultural asset designated by the city of Kamakura and said to have been made by Kobo Daishi, is enshrined in the temple. Since the ink inscription on the back says 1412, it is thought to have been made or repaired in the Muromachi period, making it the oldest known Daikokuten statue in eastern Japan. Popularly known as "Daikokuten of prosperity", this rare god of good fortune has been listening to people's wishes for more than 600 years. The alter ego of the deity is this product, the "Hidden Buddha Daikokuten". The long awaited reproduction of the statue of Daikokuten from Hasedera, characterized by the gentle and deep face of the deity, is now descending to you. The "Hidden Buddha Daikokuten" is a small wooden carving of about 10cm in length, and the craftsmen have recreated the history of the statue by hand coloring it. The statue has a profound atmosphere that goes beyond its size.

Each official statue comes with a "prayer card" that acknowledges that they have completed their prayers at Hasedera. Please keep this alter ego of the god of good fortune, who has continued to bring good luck to many people in the east, as a god of good fortune for you and your family.

Daikokuten, the god of wealth, has gathered much faith as a bringer of great harvests and a guardian deity of kitchens. This work is a palmsized reproduction of a Daikokuten statue that is rarely seen by the public stored at Hasedera Temple, one of the most famous temples in the Kanto region. It stands out for Daikokuten's benevolent smile and the remarkably large lucky bag he holds in his hand. This officially sanctioned reproduction underwent a ceremonious approval process at Hasedera Temple, so it is sure to fill your days with joy and bring you great fortune.

• Size: 76(H)×76(W)×110(D)mm, 130g
• Material: Hinoki
• Made in China
• This statue has already been consecrated at a temple in Japan (Hasedera/長谷寺)
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