Japanese Antique Stone Carving Roku Jizo Six Guardian Deities 26cm SDB136 Joseon Dynasty The vase is distinguished by

The vase is distinguished by its mokume (wood-grain) decorative expression

Traditional Japanese bronze casting technique

Form: The rounded

but it has not been coated with gofun (white pigment) or painted

The artist's mark "Go" is cast into the lower right corner

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Roku Jizo Six Guardian Deities 26cm SDB136 Joseon Dynasty The vase is distinguished byThis is a profoundly serene and "gentle" Japanese stone relief carving depicting the Roku Jizo (Six Jizo). Jizo Bosatsu is one of Japan's most beloved Buddhist deities, known as the guardian of travelers, children, and those in transition. The carving features six monk like figures (Sogyo) seated within a protective rectangular recess, each rendered with a soft, weathered expression that radiates compassion. The stone itself is shaped like a natural