Compassion
Ksitigarbha is especially associated with beings in severe states of suffering.
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva — Entry Collection | ES-WD-KB-01
$113.69
Sale price
$113.69
Regular price
$71.06
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Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva — Entry Collection | ES-WD-KB-01
$113.69
Sale price
$113.69
Regular price
$71.06
ENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-KB-01
An ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE
Ksitigarbha · ES-WD-KB-01
An ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT
Machine-moulded, hand-painted, then included in a large prayer ceremony.
ES pieces begin with a machine-moulded form, providing a more consistent base structure. Colour and visible details are then finished by hand by workshop artisans or workers. After completion, the pieces are included together with other devotional objects during a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony, where they remain present for collective prayers and blessing rites. This series therefore combines repeatable production with a real layer of hand finishing and religious context.
THE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY
Ksitigarbha
Ksitigarbha is a compassionate bodhisattva widely represented in East Asian and Himalayan Buddhist traditions. He is often shown in the guise of a monk, carrying a staff and a wish-fulfilling jewel. Traditional narratives strongly associate him with beings facing the most difficult states of suffering.
Monastic appearance
His shaved head and robes give him a distinctive visual identity.
Staff
One of his customary attributes.
Wish-fulfilling jewel
A second characteristic symbol in Ksitigarbha imagery.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Ksitigarbha in context
Ksitigarbha developed into one of Buddhism’s most approachable bodhisattva figures because his vows are directed toward beings in difficult circumstances. Museum examples commonly show him as a monk holding a staff and jewel. This visual simplicity contrasts with highly ornamented bodhisattva imagery and makes his compassionate role immediately legible.
THE MAKING · PROCESS
How this piece was completed
The form was produced by machine moulding and then individually hand-painted by workshop artisans or workers. After finishing, ES pieces were placed together with other devotional objects during a large-scale prayer ceremony for collective prayers and blessing rites.
DETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Specific to this object
- SKU
- ES-WD-KB-01
- Collection
- ES-WD
- Figure
- Ksitigarbha
- Technique
- Machine-moulded base; hand-painted finish; included in a large-scale prayer ceremony
CARE
Keep dry. Handle gently.
Keep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive heat. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct contact with water.
ENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-KB-01
An ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE
Ksitigarbha · ES-WD-KB-01
An ES Collection Ksitigarbha piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT
Machine-moulded, hand-painted, then included in a large prayer ceremony.
ES pieces begin with a machine-moulded form, providing a more consistent base structure. Colour and visible details are then finished by hand by workshop artisans or workers. After completion, the pieces are included together with other devotional objects during a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony, where they remain present for collective prayers and blessing rites. This series therefore combines repeatable production with a real layer of hand finishing and religious context.
THE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY
Ksitigarbha
Ksitigarbha is a compassionate bodhisattva widely represented in East Asian and Himalayan Buddhist traditions. He is often shown in the guise of a monk, carrying a staff and a wish-fulfilling jewel. Traditional narratives strongly associate him with beings facing the most difficult states of suffering.
Compassion
Ksitigarbha is especially associated with beings in severe states of suffering.
Monastic appearance
His shaved head and robes give him a distinctive visual identity.
Staff
One of his customary attributes.
Wish-fulfilling jewel
A second characteristic symbol in Ksitigarbha imagery.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Ksitigarbha in context
Ksitigarbha developed into one of Buddhism’s most approachable bodhisattva figures because his vows are directed toward beings in difficult circumstances. Museum examples commonly show him as a monk holding a staff and jewel. This visual simplicity contrasts with highly ornamented bodhisattva imagery and makes his compassionate role immediately legible.
THE MAKING · PROCESS
How this piece was completed
The form was produced by machine moulding and then individually hand-painted by workshop artisans or workers. After finishing, ES pieces were placed together with other devotional objects during a large-scale prayer ceremony for collective prayers and blessing rites.
DETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Specific to this object
- SKU
- ES-WD-KB-01
- Collection
- ES-WD
- Figure
- Ksitigarbha
- Technique
- Machine-moulded base; hand-painted finish; included in a large-scale prayer ceremony
CARE
Keep dry. Handle gently.
Keep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive heat. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct contact with water.