3D-Printed Replica of the Sculpture of Zen Master Kōdō Sawaki (Sawaki Kodo Roshi)
This is a precise 3D-printed reproduction of the bronze statue of Kōdō Sawaki (1880–1965), the influential twentieth-century Sōtō Zen master known as “Homeless Kodo,” installed in 1989 beside the main hall of Sengaku-ji Temple in Tokyo. The figure is shown seated in full lotus in the classic zazen posture, with hands in the cosmic mudra, lowered gaze, and robes falling in calm folds. The replica captures the quiet, unwavering presence of the original commemorative sculpture, which stands in deliberate contrast to the temple’s better-known association with the graves of the forty-seven rōnin.
Available materials:
– White nylon: Finished with polishing for a smooth surface. This is the most economical option and produces a clean, uniform appearance suitable for indoor display.
– Black nylon: Treated with a post-printing Color Touch process that increases resistance to scratching, rubbing, and external conditions. The finish provides a stable, consistent black colour across production batches, with a uniform surface of good quality.
– Bronze, gold-plated brass, or white rhodium-plated brass: Produced by metal casting. A wax master model is created by 3D printing as an exact replica of the final form. A plaster mould is then formed over the master; once ready, liquid metal is injected, replacing the wax which drains away through a tree-like structure. The result is a metal part with an elegant, solid appearance.
Dimensions:
– Nylon versions: 9.5 × 9 cm (3.74 × 3.54 inches)
– Metal versions: 3.7 × 3.5 cm (1.46 × 1.38 inches)
Objects that exceed the size limits of the production process for the selected material are manufactured at a reduced scale relative to the original. In some cases, hollowing is applied to lower the production cost.
