Antique Japanese Broze Statue of Zen Buddhist Monk w/ Jewel & Staff Signed Lacquerware While paintings and statues of

While paintings and statues of Jurōjin are considered auspicious

The paste is applied through a tube (the tsutsu) similar to the tubes which are used by bakers to decorate cakes

It is well made with all wooden pin construction and has its original 20 coats of Japanese black lacquer finish

This piece dates from the early to mid 1800's

Antique Japanese Broze Statue of Zen Buddhist Monk w/ Jewel & Staff Signed Lacquerware While paintings and statues ofAntique Japanese Bronze Statue of a Zen Buddhist Monk w Jewel & Staff Halo if enlightenment attached to back with pin. Halo features the the "Triple Jewel" (Buddha, Dharma and Sanga) The staff is new and made of unknown metal. It too has three rings. Work is Signed by the artist.