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Subject:Japanese (??) wood printing block
Posted By: tom w Mon, Apr 13, 2015 IP: 173.73.104.253 Hi - |
Subject:Re: Japanese (??) wood printing block
Posted By: Guy Thu, Apr 23, 2015 The title in the upper margin reads 'Jizô-son' (the Revered Jizo). |
Subject:Re: Japanese (??) wood printing block
Posted By: Chris Mon, Apr 27, 2015 A print block with buddhism texts, titled "地藏尊", which is Ksitigarbha - 1 of the 4 principal bodhisattvas in East Asia Buddhism. [In Japan, Ksitigarbha, known as Jizō, or Ojizō-sama as he is respectfully known, is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and in graveyards. Traditionally, he is seen as the guardian of children, and in particular, children who died before their parents.] (wiki) |
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