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Bronze Figure of a Seated Kannon on a Rock, Japan, 19th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:700.00 EUR Estimated At:1,120.00 - 1,400.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of a Seated Kannon on a Rock, Japan, 19th C
Bronze
Japan, 19th century
With a smile around the mouth
Pleated garment
On a naturalistic formed base
Dimensions: 36.5 x 20 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Austria
Appealing representation of the goddess of compassion and goodwill in a long robe

This dark patinated bronze figure was made in 19th century Japan and shows Kannon, the goddess of goodwill and compassion. She is seated with her legs placed over another on naturalistic formed base in form of a rock. The garment, with flowing folds, covers Kannon‘s body but leaves the chest area free. There a necklace with a round centerpiece is visible. Her right hand is placed on the thigh and a scroll is visible in her left hand. The face has a peaceful expression with a smile and the third eye is found in the center of the forehead. The finely engraved hair protruding under the scarf, which is placed over the high head and the goddess shoulders.



The bronze is in good condition with little signs of wear consistent with age. Light patina wear is evident. The figure measures 36.5 cm in height and 20 cm in width.



Kannon

Kannon, the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, counts among the most venerated figures in Buddhism and is highly respected in Asian cultures. Initially a male figure, it transformed over the centuries to a maternal goddess with wondrous healing powers who bestows solace and luck. As a bodhisattva, Kannon denied herself entrance into nirvana when she heard the laments of the mortals and helpfully returned to Earth. Her name roughly means ‘observer of the cries of the world’.
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