At under 4" this solid iron jizo statue with a green finish weighs over 1 lb.! With a serene facial expression and hands together in "gassho," this jizo will add a calm reassurance to any environment. Jizo is one of the most beloved and revered Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, representing the aspiration to save all beings from suffering. Jizo is said to be a protector of women, children, and travelers in both the physical and spiritual realms.