Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Bizen Ware Shaped by nature into the

Shaped by nature into the form of a distant mountain

which perfectly matches the character of this piece

The calm expression and detailed base showcase the artistry of Japanese religious sculpture

and a gaping mouth expressing agony

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Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Bizen Ware Shaped by nature into theJapanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick with Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Tool BT237 Description This is a traditional Japanese wooden Buddhist Kongo stick (Kong zue), commonly carried by Ohenrosan pilgrims during Shikoku and other temple pilgrimages. The highlight of this piece is that the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo) is inscribed along the stick, making it a sacred item symbolizing spiritual protection and devotion in Japanese Buddhism.