Arhat Statue

Title

Arhat Statue

Subject

United States. Navy--Campaigns--Japan; World War, 1939-1945; Japan--Collectibles

Description

The triangular image's top part shows an image of a stone statue, likely Buddhist in origin. The characters below that translate to, "Arhat statue." In Buddhism, Arhat refers to a devout person who has achieved enlightenment, or Nirvana. This image corresponds to the top right photo on the next page. The item has a small yellow tassel at the top.

Abstract

A wedge-shaped image depicting a stone statue with Japanese text that translates to "Arhat statue." In Buddhism, Arhat refers to a devout person who has achieved enlightenment.

Date

circa 1945

Is Part Of

21

Extent

△4.25 x 1.1 x 4.25"

Type

Memorabilia

Identifier

CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-021-05

Files

Citation

“Arhat Statue,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 5, 2026, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/9438.