This is a very rare Gyoran Kannon 魚籃観音 statue made around the Early Showa period. This statue depicts a Kannon statue sitting on a fish. Gyoran Kannon is said to grant blessings such as safe fishing, bountiful catches, prosperous business, family health and happiness, and safety at sea. This Kannon statue is especially recommended for business people and those involved in the fishing industry. Gyoran Kannon 魚籃観音 is one of the 33 Kannon Bodhisattvas 三十三観音. It is one of the Kannon that originated in China. During the Tang Dynasty in China, there was a beautiful woman who dealt with fish, and she searched for someone who could recite the Kannon Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Lotus Sutra, and happily married the one who recited these three sutras, but she died soon after. This woman was said to be a Kannon who appeared to spread the Lotus Sutra, and since then, she has been worshiped as Barofu Kannon (Gyoran Kannon). It is said that if you pray to this Kannon, you will be able to remove the harm of rakshasas, poisonous dragons, and evil spirits, and she has been deeply worshiped in Japan since the Middle Ages. Gyoran Kannon is said to have the following benefits. Safe fishing and bountiful catches Prosperous business Family health and happiness Safety at sea Travel safety Road safety Avoiding misfortune Overcoming difficulties Avoiding the harm of Rakshasa and poisonous dragons Height: 32.5 cm Width: 19.4 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Weight: 1700 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There is no major damage. There are small scratches, stains, scuffs, dirt, rust, etc. Please handle with care as this is a delicate item. We have posted many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 030622400313