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Large Japanese Buddhistic Bronze Figure of Kannon Bodhisattva
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Large Japanese Buddhistic Bronze Figure of Kannon Bodhisattva

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this large and incredibly heavy gilt bronze figure of Kannon Bodhisattva , Kannon is highly revered in many forms throughout the Asian world and in particular in Buddhism , in China she is known as Guan-yin , essentially she is worshipped throughout as the God or Goddess of mercy and compassion , this particular representation sees Kannon holding the Lotus plant a Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment , the Goddess is wearing a gilt decorated robe depicting Phoenix (Ho-o birds) and is further decorated in loose hanging gilded metal jewels, her removable gilt jewelled headdress is surmounted by a Buddha upon a Lotus leaf base , she stands upon a hardwood base and is signed to the rear in an oblong tablet.

The condition is lovely and original with age related cleaning wear leaving her with a rich patination.

Approximate sizes

Height : 30.5" 78 cm

Diameter: 9.5/8" 24.5 cm

Weight is very heavy 30 kg

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA497520
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this large and incredibly heavy gilt bronze figure of Kannon Bodhisattva , Kannon is highly revered in many forms throughout the Asian world and in particular in Buddhism , in China she is known as Guan-yin , essentially she is worshipped throughout as the God or Goddess of mercy and compassion , this particular representation sees Kannon holding the Lotus plant a Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment , the Goddess is wearing a gilt decorated robe depicting Phoenix (Ho-o birds) and is further decorated in loose hanging gilded metal jewels, her removable gilt jewelled headdress is surmounted by a Buddha upon a Lotus leaf base , she stands upon a hardwood base and is signed to the rear in an oblong tablet.
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The condition is lovely and original with age related cleaning wear leaving her with a rich patination.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Approximate sizes

Height : 30.5" 78 cm

Diameter: 9.5/8" 24.5 cm

Weight is very heavy 30 kg

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA497520
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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LARGE JAPANESE BUDDHISTIC BRONZE FIGURE OF KANNON BODHISATTVA
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)
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