Eastern Enlightenment Happy Japanese Jizo Monk with Wealth Ball Resin Figurine

• Measures approximately: 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 2 3/4"
• Made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished for a natural stone finish
• Jizo statues are often portrayed as very cute small monks and can be seen in graveyards, roadsides and other public places to guide travelers in both the physical and spiritual realms
• Jizo is known to heal the wounds of a mother who has lost her child in death and guides the souls of dead children to salvation.
• Great eastern enlightenment piece, makes a perfect gift for any holiday or occasion especially for those with an interest in Asian culture and goods

Jizo is one the most beloved divinity figures in Japan. Jizo statues are often portrayed as very cute small monks and can be seen in graveyards, roadsides and other public places. Jizo is the protector of children, travelers, expectant mothers, and the weak. Jizo guides travelers in both the physical and spiritual realms. But most importantly, he is the protector of deceased children, including miscarried, aborted, and stillborn infants. In Japanese folklore, Jizo hides the soul of dead children in his robes to protect them from demons and guide them to salvation.