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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Gilt Bronze Kannon Buddha Statue Figure 1750

$3,950
£3,052.06
€3,528.47
CA$5,581.64
A$6,260.18
CHF 3,278.36
MX$76,067.24
NOK 41,629.64
SEK 39,467.83
DKK 26,338.18

About the Item

A fine & rare large antique 18th century Japanese Edo period gilt bronze Kannon statue, circa 1750. This finely cast gilded bronze statue represents the Japanese Bodhisattva of Mercy raised on a double lotus, her right hand in the gesture of charity, her left hand upraised. She wears a high bun in the style of an Ushnisha (a symbol of enlightenment) and a crown upon which can be seen an image of Amitabha Buddha. She stands in a Sampada pose (erect standing position), eyes cast down, her robes falling in wavelike loops and folds to her feet, where each toenail has been carved. The figure is classically proportioned and is surmounted by a bronze removable mandorla engraved with flames & a central floral motif. The statue retains much of the original gilding and is of large size, condition is excellent, weighs a little over 20lbs. Provenance acquired from a member of The Movement Center, Portland Oregon, which was a center for spiritual practice of meditation & yoga, influenced by the practices of Buddhism & Hinduism.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-106841stDibs: LU4876143713132

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