Zuirinji Temple

Japanese name： 瑞林寺

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Main Image Wooden Seated Jizo Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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The wooden seated Jizo Bosatsu is the principal image of Zuirinji Temple. An inscription inside the statue dates its creation to August 1177, and the chief sculptor recorded as Hokkyo □kei is identified with Kokei, father of Unkei. Designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, the figure is about 85 cm high, made from joined cypress wood, and fitted with crystal eyes. It holds a jewel in the left hand and a staff in the right, sitting with the right leg slightly extended. Its tall upper body, deep knees, restrained but realistic modeling, and tactile drapery already show the strength that would develop in later Kei-school sculpture. Normally kept from public view, it is opened only on the morning of August 15 each year.

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Spot ID 5412

Temple / Site Zuirinji Temple

Visiting Area Daigan-o Hall

Visiting Status Normally closed to the public (open only on the morning of August 15 each year)

Address 静岡県富士市松岡489

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