Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix

The Buddhist deity Jizō Bosatsu stands on a lotus platform and holds a wish-granting jewel and staff. The statue still has some of its original gold leaf decoration and multicolor paint, and features crystal insets in its eyes, a common feature of sculptures from this period. Jizō is often portrayed as a traveling monk who crosses through the worldly spheres from heaven to hell, helping those who call his name.