Snapshot English Japanese Chinese Sanskrit Korean Tibetan Space/Sky Repository; Vast & Boundless Vessel; Deity of Wisdom & Memory; Protector of Craftspeople & Artisans Kokūzō 虚空蔵 Kokuzo 虚空蔵 Kokūyō 虚空孕 Xūkōng zàng Zukongzang Hsü-k'ung Tsang Xu Kong Zang Akasagarbha Akashagarbha Ākāśagarbha Heogong jang Hŏkong chang 허공장 Nam kai nying po Namkhai Nyingpo Namkhai snying-po

Kokuzo Zodiac Amulet with Sanskrit Seed Lord of Memory, Intelligence, & Artisans Patron of People Born in Zodiac Ox & Tiger Years Ox Years 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 Tiger Years 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 PRICE = $75 + $20 Shipping x 5% Tax = GRAND TOTAL $99.75 Jp. = Kokūzō Bosatsu, Ch. = Xū Kōng Zàng Púsà Wood = Boxwood (Jp. = Tsuge) Inches = H 2.36 x W 1.77 x D 0.43 Centimeters = H 6.0 x W 4.5 x D 1.1 Two pieces: (1) protective cover with deity's Sanskrit seed syllable carved on outer side & Japanese name etched on inner side; and (2) main piece with deity's effigy. Both pieces snap together snugly for compact / safe storage Kokuzo represents wisdom, memory, and the granting of wishes; also known as the patron of craftspeople and artisans; left hand holds lotus spear surmounted by the sacred wish-granting jewel; right hand in "Fear Not" Mudra, a gesture symbolizing the bestowal of protection to Buddhist followers. See Kokuzo Top Page for more details. See Zodiac Amulet Page for more details on Zodiac calendar.

Japanese name on inside cover & circular Sanskrit seed syllable on outer.
Both outer caps are etched with a Lotus Design.