Neko Nyorai Seated Statue, Set of 2 Sizes, Enku Buddha Large Neko Nyorai Seated Statue, 1 piece This Neko Nyorai seated statue has a long body and sloping shoulders, with a small head. The back is rounded along the growth rings, like an Enku Buddha. The technique of making the head small is a technique used to express a sublime image, dating back to the Asuka period, and I think it is common in Enku Buddhas to emphasize the high spirituality and dignity. The unique lotus pedestal in the shape of a funnel, found in Enku Buddhas in Owari, further enhances the sublimity. There is a knot near the hands, and knots are believed to house spirits, and are also found on the front of national treasure-class divine statues. There are many Enku statues with knots, and the Benzaiten of Hida Kokubun-ji Temple has one near its eyes. Size = Height 27cm Width 10.1cm Depth 6.7cm Small Neko Nyorai, 1 piece Popular small Neko Nyorai seated statue, the back is slightly rounded. Size = Height 9.7cm Width 4.4cm Depth 2.5cm The material for both statues is Hinoki cypress, and the finish is antique color, persimmon tannin wiping finish. Enku-san rarely carved the backs. * Persimmon tannin is a traditional Japanese paint used for dyeing, etc., and its goodness has been re-evaluated in recent years. * There may be some errors in the dimensions. Please clean with a dry, soft cloth. * The photos posted may differ in color depending on the monitor. The watermark on Mercari is for preventing resale from right to left, using the photos. This work is only listed on the official Mercari, so please be aware of fraudulent sites. 〇 Shipping from Mino Province, via Rakuraku Mercari Bin (Takkyubin) 〇 Packaging may be recycled materials. #Enku #EnkuBuddha #BuddhistStatue #Cat #NekoNyorai Subject...Buddhist statue/Divine statue Material...Wood carving