Superb Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura

Name: Superb Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1021516
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Striking Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) bronze of a seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura (1852-1934). Kannon, the Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion, is elegantly sculpted, seated on a rock holding a scroll (Buddhist sutra) in her left hand, her hair piled in a tall topknot, wearing a necklace and long robe. The artist has gracefully depicted Kannon's subtle facial expression, elegant pose and cascading robe.

Signed in an impressed seal at the rear, Koun Takamura (1852-1934), one of Japan’s most celebrated sculptors and a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. Measures 17.5cm tall, 13.5cm wide x 9.5cm deep, weighs 1.65kg.

Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy (Avalokiteshvara), Lord of Compassion, is an extremely popular deity in Japan. Largely due to her efficacy at answering prayers and the many miracles attributed to her, and many temples are named after her.

Beautiful cast and patinated, partially gilded.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17.5cm (6.89")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1021516

Dealers Internal Reference

AD523/23

Description

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The artist has gracefully depicted Kannon's subtle facial expression, elegant pose and cascading robe.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

fig 1. Superb Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura — fig 1. Superb Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura

Signed in an impressed seal at the rear, Koun Takamura (1852-1934), one of Japan’s most celebrated sculptors and a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. Measures 17.5cm tall, 13.5cm wide x 9.5cm deep, weighs 1.65kg.

fig 2. Superb Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura — fig 2. Superb Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Seated Holy Kannon by Koun Takamura

Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy (Avalokiteshvara), Lord of Compassion, is an extremely popular deity in Japan. Largely due to her efficacy at answering prayers and the many miracles attributed to her, and many temples are named after her.

Beautiful cast and patinated, partially gilded.