Antique Japanese Bronze Standing Kannon Bosatsu Statue with Pierced Flame Halo, Taisho era (1912-1926) | SKU: 26M-886

Antique Japanese Bronze Standing Kannon Bosatsu Statue with Pierced Flame Halo, Taisho era (1912-1926) | SKU: 26M-886

A serene standing Kannon cast in dark patinated bronze, rising from a carved lotus pedestal beneath a pierced flame halo -- a masterwork of Japanese antique Buddhist sculpture.

A Kannon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of Compassion) statue is one of the most revered icons in Japanese Buddhist art, embodying mercy, grace, and the vow to guide all beings toward enlightenment. This standing figure -- known as Ryu Kannon or Sho Kannon in iconographic tradition -- is rendered in cast bronze with exceptional attention to detail: a jeweled crown adorns the serene downcast face, a necklace drapes the bare chest, and the flowing robes fall in softly modeled pleats to the lotus base. The figure holds an attribute in one hand while the other extends in a gesture of offering. Behind the head rises a dramatic pierced flame halo (kohai), its teardrop silhouette and openwork fire motifs demonstrating the skilled foundry work characteristic of Taisho-era Japanese antique metalcraft. The entire figure stands on a double-tiered lotus pedestal with a faceted octagonal base -- a composition faithful to classical temple bronzes of the Heian and Kamakura periods that served as inspiration for this piece.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese bronze Kannon statue brings an immediate sense of stillness and spiritual refinement. Place it on a dedicated meditation altar or meditation corner to anchor a mindfulness practice, or display it as a living room accent on a console or low shelf for a wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its rich dark patina and vertical presence make it equally at home as an entryway focal point, welcoming calm into the home -- a meaningful housewarming gift or a treasured addition to any collection of Japanese antique sculpture. The piece photographs beautifully and adds quiet gravitas to Japandi-style interiors seeking authentic cultural depth.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Cast bronze with dark natural patina
• Use: Buddhist devotional statue -- home altar, temple, or butsudan display
• Modern Use: Meditation altar centerpiece; living room or entryway decorative accent; gift for collectors of Japanese antique sculpture
• Features: Standing Kannon Bosatsu figure; jeweled crown with small seated Buddha image; serene downcast face with urna mark; draped robes with finely modeled folds; pierced openwork flame halo (kohai); double lotus pedestal on faceted octagonal base; rich dark patina throughout
• Dimensions: 5"W x5"D x 15"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous example of Japanese antique Buddhist sculpture -- this Taisho-era bronze Kannon brings centuries of compassionate tradition into any modern space.

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.

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