Japanese Buddhist home altar (zushi) with Kannon statue – wood and gilding – Edo/Meiji period - Wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Original Japanese wooden Kannon Bodhisattva statue from the Edo/Meiji period, including a storage box, with a height of 23.3 cm and width of 10 cm and box dimensions 31 × 13 cm, exhibiting natural patina.
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Description from the seller
Remarkable antique Japanese wooden statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, the Buddhist embodiment of compassion and mercy.
Probably originating from the late Edo or Meiji period (19th to early 20th century).
The figure is carefully carved from wood and has a graceful stance with refined details. The natural aging of the wood and the patina give the statue an authentic, historic appearance.
Kannon Bodhisattva
Kannon, in Buddhism also known as Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most important figures within the Japanese Buddhist tradition and symbolizes compassion and protection.
Wooden Kannon statues have a long history in Japan and were crafted for both religious veneration and personal devotion.
Specifications
Representation: Kannon Bodhisattva
Origin: Japan
Material: Carved wood
Estimated period: Late Edo to Meiji
Height of statue: 23.3 cm
Width of statue: 10 cm
Height of storage box: 31 cm
Width of storage box: 13 cm
Condition: Signs of aging and natural patina, appropriate for the stated age
Included: Corresponding storage box
Condition
The statue shows natural signs of aging and patina. The exact condition and any damage should be assessed on the basis of the photos.
The photos are part of the description.
A characterful Japanese Buddhist statue with a refined appearance, of interest to collectors of Asian art, antique wooden sculptures and Japanese religious objects.
Remarkable antique Japanese wooden statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, the Buddhist embodiment of compassion and mercy.
Probably originating from the late Edo or Meiji period (19th to early 20th century).
The figure is carefully carved from wood and has a graceful stance with refined details. The natural aging of the wood and the patina give the statue an authentic, historic appearance.
Kannon Bodhisattva
Kannon, in Buddhism also known as Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most important figures within the Japanese Buddhist tradition and symbolizes compassion and protection.
Wooden Kannon statues have a long history in Japan and were crafted for both religious veneration and personal devotion.
Specifications
Representation: Kannon Bodhisattva
Origin: Japan
Material: Carved wood
Estimated period: Late Edo to Meiji
Height of statue: 23.3 cm
Width of statue: 10 cm
Height of storage box: 31 cm
Width of storage box: 13 cm
Condition: Signs of aging and natural patina, appropriate for the stated age
Included: Corresponding storage box
Condition
The statue shows natural signs of aging and patina. The exact condition and any damage should be assessed on the basis of the photos.
The photos are part of the description.
A characterful Japanese Buddhist statue with a refined appearance, of interest to collectors of Asian art, antique wooden sculptures and Japanese religious objects.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Japanese Buddhist home altar (zushi) with Kannon statue – wood and gilding – Edo/Meiji period
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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