Antique Japanese Kannon Statue - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-185)

Antique Japanese Kannon Statue, 1920s (SKU 25D-185)

Graceful bronze depiction of Kannon Bosatsu standing upon waves and pearl

This finely cast antique Japanese statue presents Kannon Bosatsu (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion, standing in serene contemplation. The figure is robed in flowing drapery that cascades in soft, rhythmic folds, capturing the gentle movement associated with this merciful deity. Her downcast eyes, urna on the forehead, and delicate jewelry are rendered with quiet refinement, lending the piece a calm, devotional presence.

Kannon stands atop a stylized rocky wave base embracing a large tama (sacred jewel), a motif symbolizing wish‑fulfillment and spiritual light. A small acolyte figure crowns her headdress, while one hand extends forward in a gesture of blessing, the other relaxed at her side. Cast in warm brown patinated bronze with a soft sheen from age, this statue is ideal as a focal point in a butsudan, tokonoma alcove, or as a contemplative accent in a modern interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Taishō period (early 20th century, circa 1920s)
• Material: Cast bronze with aged brown patina
• Use: Private altar display, tokonoma decoration, or collector’s Buddhist art piece
• Features: Standing Kannon Bosatsu on wave and pearl base; finely modeled facial features and hair; detailed headdress with attendant figure; flowing robes with tasselled necklace; warm Taishō‑era bronze patina
• Dimensions: 8"W x 7"D x 25"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear and small patina rubs consistent with age

A contemplative Taishō‑era bronze Kannon, bringing a quiet, timeless elegance to any Japanese art collection.

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