Antique Japanese Kannon Statue, 1912 - 1926 (Taisho) | SKU: 26M-840

Japanese Kannon Bosatsu Statue | Antique Buddhist Figurine & Meditation Decor, 1912-1926 (Taisho), SKU 26M-840

A serene bronze Kannon -- the Japanese bodhisattva of compassion -- cast in a timeless seated posture with finely rendered detail.

A Kannon statue is a devotional figure representing Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of mercy and compassion venerated across Buddhist traditions in Japan. This compact cast-bronze figure depicts Kannon seated in a meditative posture atop a lotus-petal base, robes falling in softly modeled folds across the lap. The hands rest at the center holding what appears to be a small vessel -- a classic iconographic attribute -- while the chest is adorned with an incised jeweled necklace and a circular ornament, details consistent with handcrafted Japanese antique Buddhist sculpture of the Taisho period. The tall, elongated crown and gently downcast face convey the characteristic stillness and benevolence associated with this beloved deity. The reverse is unadorned, confirming a piece made for household or small-shrine devotional use rather than temple display. A rich dark patina has developed across the entire surface, lending the figure the gravitas of genuine age.

Today this antique Kannon figurine makes a compelling living room accent or meditation room centerpiece -- its quiet presence fitting naturally into a Japandi style interior, a wabi-sabi aesthetic shelf arrangement, or a minimalist decor vignette alongside incense and natural stones. Placed on a wooden stand or tray, it elevates a home office desk or bedroom nightstand with calm, purposeful energy. It also makes a deeply meaningful gift for collectors of Japanese antique religious art, or as a unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to the spiritual traditions of Japan.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Cast bronze with natural dark patina
• Use: Household or small-shrine Buddhist devotional figure
• Modern Use: Meditation room or altar centerpiece; living room or bedroom accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi decor; meaningful gift for collectors of Japanese antique religious art
• Features: Seated Kannon in meditative posture; lotus-petal base; incised jeweled necklace and chest ornament; small vessel held at center; elongated crown with small figure at apex; flowing robes with modeled drapery folds; all-over dark bronze patina with warm highlights; unadorned reverse consistent with domestic devotional use
• Dimensions: 3"W x 2 3/4"D x 7"H
• Condition: Good -- age-appropriate wear and surface patina throughout; minor casting roughness to base consistent with period production; no breaks or repairs noted

A rare and evocative piece of Japanese antique Buddhist sculpture -- bringing the quiet compassion of Kannon into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.