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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Silvered Bronze Statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, Takamura Koun
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Silvered Bronze Statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, Takamura Koun

19th century
Sold 12 February 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) silvered bronze statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva by Takamura Koun (1852-1934). A fine casting with lovely detail and lovely finish. The Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion, elegantly sculpted, stands on a circular base, holding in her left hand a gold patinated lotus bud stalk, her hair piled into a tall topknot and adorned with the hokan (jewelled crown). She is wearing a johaku (decorative scarf) draped diagonally from her left shoulder, spreading out across the right side of her abdomen, the folds of the garment softly rendered. The base of the figure is signed by the artist in a seal. Original signed box. 39cm high x by 11cm diameter (base), weight 2.8kg.

Excellent condition and patina.

Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the most popular and frequently depicted deities in Japanese Buddhism. Kannon grants deliverance from suffering to anyone who calls upon his name.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Silvered Bronze Kannon Statue to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195358
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1355
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Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) silvered bronze statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva by Takamura Koun (1852-1934). A fine casting with lovely detail and lovely finish. The Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion, elegantly sculpted, stands on a circular base, holding in her left hand a gold patinated lotus bud stalk, her hair piled into a tall topknot and adorned with the hokan (jewelled crown).
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She is wearing a johaku (decorative scarf) draped diagonally from her left shoulder, spreading out across the right side of her abdomen, the folds of the garment softly rendered.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The base of the figure is signed by the artist in a seal. Original signed box. 39cm high x by 11cm diameter (base), weight 2.8kg.

fig 1. A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box.
fig 1. Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Silvered Bronze Statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, Takamura Koun

Excellent condition and patina.

Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the most popular and frequently depicted deities in Japanese Buddhism. Kannon grants deliverance from suffering to anyone who calls upon his name.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Silvered Bronze Kannon Statue to the 19th Century.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195358
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1355
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Archive I A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Silvered Bronze Statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, Takamura Koun

Archive II A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box. View II
Archive III A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box. View III
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Archive IX A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box. View IX
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A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box.
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Silvered Bronze Statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, Takamura Koun
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A standing silvered bronze statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva with gilt highlights, accompanied by a wooden storage box.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze, Silver, Gold
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStanding bodhisattva pose, Flowing robes, Gilt ornamentation, Circular plinth base
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 11 cm (4 in)

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The Meiji period marks a pivotal era in Japanese art history when master craftsmen combined traditional casting techniques with international influences, producing works of exceptional refinement for both domestic and global markets.

These pieces are typically cast in bronze using traditional lost-wax methods, often finished with silvering, gilding, or patination techniques to create nuanced surface textures and tonal contrasts.

Authentication relies on examining the quality of the casting, the nature of the metal patination, tool marks, and verifying artist signatures or foundry marks where present against known historical archives.

Place the sculpture as a focal point on a clean surface such as a mantelpiece, console, or dedicated display plinth, allowing its metallic finish and sculptural silhouette to contrast with minimalist surroundings.

Maintain antique bronzes by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, which can strip the historic patination and damage the metal.
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