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Seven Lucky Gods Jizo Budai Hotei Gray Granite Stone Sculpture Japanese Garden
Seven Lucky Gods Jizo Budai Hotei Gray Granite Stone Sculpture Japanese Garden
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Hotei (Budai) – Ushi-iwa Blue Stone Statue (2012 Model)
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Budai (Hotei) is a legendary Buddhist monk believed to have lived in Mingzhou (present-day Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China) during the late Tang to Five Dynasties period. He is a popular figure in ink wash paintings, often depicted as a plump, cheerful monk carrying a large cloth sack. In Japan, Hotei is revered as one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin).
📏 Product Specifications
| Title | Hotei (Budai) |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Material | Ushi-iwa Blue Stone (岡崎市 牛岩青石) |
| Length | 3.94 in / 10 cm |
| Width | 3.54 in / 9 cm |
| Height | 6.89 in / 17.5 cm |
| Weight | 4.98 lbs / 2.26 kg |
| Brand | Stone Carving Works Tomatsu |
| Shipping | Air (FedEx / UPS / DHL) |
🪨 About Ushi-iwa Blue Stone
"Ushi-iwa Aoi-ishi" (Ushi-iwa Bluestone) is quarried in Hakoyanagi-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Known for its fine grain and strong luster when polished, this high-grade stone is widely used for premium gravestones, monuments, and notable memorials. The name “Ushi-iwa” (Cow Rock) originates from a large rock resembling a cow that once stood in the area.
🔨 About the Artist
Stone Carving Works Tomatsu, established in 1902, is led by its fourth-generation master, a graduate of an art university. The studio specializes in Buddhist statues, guardian lion-dog statues (Komainu), busts, and dragon sculptures, creating custom works for other Japanese stonemasons.
✨ Why Choose This Statue?
- Authentic hand-carved work by skilled Japanese artisans.
- Made from premium Ushi-iwa Blue Stone with beautiful luster.
- Perfect as a guardian deity or interior accent.
📦 Shipping & Packaging
The item will be carefully packaged with bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard to ensure safe delivery. Worldwide air shipping with tracking numbers is available.
🔒 Authenticity Guarantee
- 100% genuine Japanese stone product.
- The photos show the actual item you will receive.
- We only offer items physically in stock.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for supporting authentic Japanese craftsmanship.
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