Relief of Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩 - Granite - Japan - Hōei 7 宝永七年 (1710)
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This original Japanese granite relief of Kannon Bosatsu depicts the standing Bodhisattva with a lotus bud, a pointed halo and a small figure of Amida in the headdress, and is dated 1710; it measures 48 × 23 × 17 cm and is in good condition with age-related weathering and some chipping.
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Granite relief of Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩, the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Japan, dated to the seventh year of Hōei 宝永 (1710)
This sekibutsu 石仏, or stone Buddhist image, depicts Kannon standing with a lotus bud before a pointed halo (kōhai 光背). The base is carved with stylised lotus petals, and a small, weathered figure of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀如来 appears in the headdress. Inscriptions flank the figure, with the date carved on the viewer’s left.
Known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteśvara, Kannon is believed to hear the cries of those in distress and to take many forms to relieve suffering. The lotus bud symbolises spiritual purity. The small image of Amida in the headdress reflects Kannon’s association with the Buddha of Limitless Light. In Pure Land Buddhism, Kannon is one of Amida’s principal attendants and helps welcome the dying to rebirth in the Western Pure Land, where they can pursue enlightenment free from suffering.
Condition · good overall, with weathering consistent with age and prolonged outdoor exposure, and chipping along the edge and at the tip of the halo.
Weight · 18.8 kg
Granite relief of Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩, the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Japan, dated to the seventh year of Hōei 宝永 (1710)
This sekibutsu 石仏, or stone Buddhist image, depicts Kannon standing with a lotus bud before a pointed halo (kōhai 光背). The base is carved with stylised lotus petals, and a small, weathered figure of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀如来 appears in the headdress. Inscriptions flank the figure, with the date carved on the viewer’s left.
Known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteśvara, Kannon is believed to hear the cries of those in distress and to take many forms to relieve suffering. The lotus bud symbolises spiritual purity. The small image of Amida in the headdress reflects Kannon’s association with the Buddha of Limitless Light. In Pure Land Buddhism, Kannon is one of Amida’s principal attendants and helps welcome the dying to rebirth in the Western Pure Land, where they can pursue enlightenment free from suffering.
Condition · good overall, with weathering consistent with age and prolonged outdoor exposure, and chipping along the edge and at the tip of the halo.
Weight · 18.8 kg
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Hōei 7 宝永七年 (1710)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Granite
Height
48 cm
Width
23 cm
Title of artwork
Relief of Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩
Depth
17 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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