Japanese Buddhist Monks Stone Letter Holder, 1970s, Set of 2

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These figures are made from stone with a soft, matte surface, giving them a calm yet expressive presence.

Dimensions per … Read more These figures are made from stone with a soft, matte surface, giving them a calm yet expressive presence.

Dimensions per figure: height 11 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7 cm.

The monks sit in relaxed poses and lean in opposite directions so that, together, they gently hold letters, documents or a few small books between them. Perfect as a letter or document holder on a desk, sideboard or bookshelf. Their faces have a friendly, faintly smiling expression, as if they are listening intently or quietly reflecting – exactly the kind of serene company you want beside your papers.

Both figures bear an incised signature on the back, indicating atelier or artist-made work.

The warm terracotta tone pairs beautifully with wood, paper and textiles, and fits just as well in a Japanese or wabi-sabi setting as in a modern, minimalist workspace. A characterful, functional set that works as book or document supports, and equally as a purely decorative duo bringing a subtle sense of zen into your interior. See less