Silver Dainichi Nyorai Mahavairocana Japanese Buddha statue Takaoka Japan Japan

(Size)   : W 5 x D 10 x H 5.2 cm / 1.96 x 3.93 x 2.04 inch 

(Material) : Silver925

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Takaoka copperware 

(Condition) : Brand new

With box

(Note) :

Dainichi Nyorai is the absolute center of esoteric Buddhism, which is said to represent the truth of the universe itself.
It is the guardian deity of people born in the year of the sheep and monkey.

-About the guardian deity (The guardian deity of the zodiac)-
A person has a "guardian deity" defined by the "Zodiac of the year of birth".
It is said that if you visit the principal deity of your birth year, you will be able to spend peaceful days, improve your luck, and fulfill your wishes. 

-The best casting Buddha statue in Japan-
Takaoka is a copperware town that boasts the largest production area for casting Buddha statues in Japan. With a land that is deeply related to Buddhism, Buddha statues, altars, and Buddhist tools are also major manufactured, and each one is made wby great care the skill and rich sensibility of craftsmen who inherit traditional crafts such as casting, finishing, and coloring. 
This casting Buddha statue made in such a town of Takaoka is prototyped by Mr. Shoun Makita, a "master of Buddha statues" called "Busshi". And can make a highly accurate mold from the prototype made with all his heart. The die casting, in which metal is poured into a mold at high pressure and solidified, has higher accuracy than other castings, and the casting surface is smooth and beautiful finish. After that, each item is colored by a skilled craftsman and completed. The face of the Buddha, which is created by combining the delicate technique of "Busshi" and the modern casting method, is very delicate and has a beautiful presence.
It is the best "casting Buddha" that you can feel the existence of Buddha in your daily life.

-Takaoka traditional crafts-
400 years old foundry town. Takaoka's skilled craftsmen manufacture it one by one carefully by old fashioned manufacturing method.
Overseas, it was introduced through the 1862 London World Exposition and the 1867 Paris World Exposition, and art copper ware has established a firm position as an export product.