Jizo Gassho Statue, 9 inches, Handcarved WoodProduct Description Size: 23 1 2 cm 9 1 4 inches. Material: He is carved from Bentiwas, a sustainably harvested wood. We have left him unsanded to retain the feeling of the carver working on him. (Out of stock at the moment but available by order! ) This Jizo hold his hands palm to palm at heart center. "Gassho" is a symbol of unity, appreciation, reverence, humility and prayer. The Story He was inspired by a stone Jizo in the halls of Great Vow Zen