A compact hinoki-wood statue of Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri), carved with a calm expression and restrained lines that suit close, everyday viewing.
This piece has been consecrated at Juryo-in (定額山壽量院) in Japan, offering a sense of completion to the work while remaining approachable in scale for a desk, shelf, or quiet corner.
About this piece
Hand-carved in Japan from hinoki (Japanese cypress), this statue is made to order with careful attention to proportion and surface finish. The form follows a traditional Japanese Buddhist sculptural model of Monju Bosatsu, expressed here in a simplified, serene style suited to small-scale devotional and contemplative settings. After carving, this specific piece has been consecrated at Juryo-in (定額山壽量院), linking the finished work to an established temple setting.
Cultural note
In Japan, Buddhist images are generally regarded as objects of reverence and are approached with a quiet, respectful mindset, whether kept in a home altar space or simply displayed thoughtfully. Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri) is widely known as a figure associated with wisdom and clear discernment, and images of Monju are often connected with study and careful decision-making. If you choose to live with this statue, it is customary to place it somewhere clean and slightly elevated, avoid casual handling, and treat it as something you greet with composure rather than as ordinary décor.
Details
- Size: 115(H) × 75(W) × 63(D) mm; Weight: 63 g
- Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress)
- Origin: Made in Japan; consecrated at Juryo-in (定額山壽量院)
Placement & care
- Place on a stable, clean surface where it won’t be easily bumped or crowded by other items.
- If displayed with other objects, give it a little space so it can be viewed without visual clutter.
- For care, dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid water, oils, or chemical cleaners on the wood.
- Keep away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and rapid temperature changes to help preserve the hinoki.
Shipping timeline
- Made to order; takes up to 3 months to ship.
