Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving small rug Drawing itself paper size is

Drawing itself paper size is 3"x3"

the founder of Zen Buddhism

but would be a handy thing to stash all of one's stuff inside in order to move from table to table

Approx 24" long including skirt x 11" wide with arms outstretched

Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving small rug Drawing itself paper size isPhotos don't really do justice to the this carving, which comes off looking a bit rougher and more rustic than it really is, which is quite beautifully done. It is a curious one though! What to make of this figure, who appears to have a second set of eye balls, up on his eyelids? I would think he is likely meant to be a priest or monk, with skullcap on his head, deeply carved hood open over one should, and neatly buttoned collar at his neck so then