Shinran (親鸞), Buddhist Monk Statue, Taishō period, Japan.

Beautiful statue of the important Buddhist monk Shinran.

Dimensions: height 61 cm, width 22 cm, depth 19 cm.

The statue is made of plaster and finished with a copper green patina.

An authentic, meaningful accent for stylish interiors, particularly valuable for enthusiasts of Buddhism, Zen culture, and the aesthetic of wabi-sabi. The sacred statue is in good condition with normal signs of aging.

Shinran (親鸞, May 21, 1173 – January 16, 1263) was a Japanese Buddhist monk, born in Hino (now part of Fushimi, Kyoto) at the turbulent close of the Heian Period and lived during the Kamakura Period. Shinran was a disciple of Hōnen and the founder of what ultimately became the Jōdo Shinshū sect of Japanese Buddhism.Shinran remains a significant figure in Buddhism, especially within the Jōdo Shinshū school he founded. Known as the Shin Buddhist tradition, Jōdo Shinshū enjoys substantial popularity in Japan and has also influenced Buddhist communities outside Japan, including in North America and Brazil.