Standing Jizo, Cast Resin Rust Patina

Standing Jizo, Cast Resin Rust Patina, measure 25"H.

Jizo is the protector of women and children. He is thought of as the emanation of nurturing and protective compassion for beings as they travel into and out of life. He is also said to go to the hell realms, the difficult times in life, to rescue beings from suffering. In contemporary Japan and in some places in America, he is an important part of a ceremony for babies who have died before birth. The ceremony honors the spirit of the child and gives parents a ritualized form for expression of their grief.

Standing Jizo, Cast Resin Rust Patina is suitable for indoor use in an entry or any area of your home. And, it can be placed outdoors, but should receive some shade in the heat of the day.