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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

🪨 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.