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Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

About the Item

A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or Edo Period, mid 17th century, on a later mid 19th century carved, painted, and gilt wood lotus pedestal base. The tall and dignified image depicts Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The qualifier "Sho" can be translated as "sacred", and refers to Kannon's primary form, the form upon which all other forms of Kannon are based. The image carved from a single piece of cypress wood in the ichiboku-zukuri technique, and covered in a black lacquer. Here, Kannon stands regally upon a later 19th century Edo Period gilt wood lotus pedestal base. Kannon is dressed in heavy, loose fitting robes that drape elegantly around his robust body, arms covered by long, flowing sleeves. A metal necklace with hanging pendants decorates his exposed chest. He holds one hand at heart level, thumb touching forefinger in jnana mudra, the gesture of wisdom. The other hand clasped, and would originally have held a lotus stem, now holding a stylized willow leaf. Kannon's face is open and welcoming, a soft smile playing softly on his lips. He looks out into the world from large, almond shaped eyes. His long hair styled in tresses and tied in a high chignon, all held in place by a large diadem with a small image of Amida Nyorai in the center. Kannon stands upon an elaborate upward facing lotus pedestal of polychrome green and blue with gilt highlights. The lotus is supported by a tiered gilt wood pedestal with carved lotus designs. Kannon is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, and Guanyin in Chinese, Kannon is said to alleviate suffering. In the form of Sho Kannon, he is savior to beings trapped in the hell realms. Provenance: Private California and Texas Collection Samuk, San Francisco, 1990

Dimensions:

Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Cypress,Glass,Metal,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

mid 17th century

Condition:

Reupholstered. Additions or alterations made to the original: The figure married to an early 19th century base. The branch in the hand a later replacement. Repaired: One finger repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The figure showing signs of heavy wear to the lacquer. The wood with losses and old worm damage. One hanging ornament missing. The base of a later date.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894739985452

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