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Japanese Large Antique Stone Garden Kanon Guan Yin in Royal Ease 19thc, signed

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Big, Beautiful And Signed From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese larger scale hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is beautifully depicted in characteristic seated pose of royal ease. She has been beautifully hand-sculpted from a grey brown hued hard stone replete with visible patron signatures to the left and right of the kanon. Age: Edo period, 19th century Condition: handsome old patina with areas of original garden lichen. Good condition for its great age. An excellent garden or indoor sculptural choice with a genuine spiritual presence. Handmade and hand carved with a subtle and attractive patina appropriate for its age. Dimensions: 25 inches tall and 12 inches wide Only one. Provenance: old Japanese Saga garden History of Guan yin and kanon: Jizo Bosatsu is one of the most beloved of all Japanese divinities, Jizo works to ease the suffering and to answer the prayers of the living for health, success, children, and all manner of mundane petitions. In modern Japan, Jizo¯ is a savior par excellence, a friend to all. He is notably a protector of travelers and children. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289244249072

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