Vintage Japanese Kannon Bosatsu Brass-Tone Figure on Lotus Pedestal with Flame Mandorla, Heisei Era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26J-0648

Vintage Japanese Kannon Bosatsu Brass-Tone Figure on Lotus Pedestal with Flame Mandorla, Heisei Era (1990-2018) | SKU: 26J-0648

A serene gold-tone Kannon Bosatsu seated on a lotus throne, framed by a flame-relief mandorla -- a devotional treasure for butsudan altar or mindful home display.

A Kannon Bosatsu figure is a traditional Japanese representation of Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, one of the most venerated deities in Japanese Buddhism. This beautifully cast gold-tone statuette depicts Kannon seated in lotus position on a layered renge-za (lotus pedestal), hands held in a devotional mudra before the chest. A large circular mandorla rises behind the figure, its border alive with finely modeled flame relief -- a classic iconographic device symbolizing divine radiance and the burning away of earthly delusion. The bodhisattva wears an ornate crown bearing a small seated Buddha figure at its crest, consistent with traditional Kannon imagery, along with layered necklaces and arm ornaments rendered in crisp detail. The tiered octagonal base is enriched with engraved lotus petal banding on every face, lending the piece a commanding presence despite its compact scale. A maker's mark is incised on the reverse of the mandorla, adding a note of artisanal provenance. Cast in brass-tone metal, this is a well-crafted Heisei-era devotional piece that speaks to the enduring Japanese tradition of butsudan honzon figurines.

Beyond its role as a Japanese Buddhist altar figure, this luminous statuette adapts beautifully to contemporary interiors. Its warm gold finish and tranquil expression make it a natural focal point on a meditation shelf, a living room accent table, or a bedroom vignette styled in a wabi-sabi or Japandi aesthetic. Collectors of Japanese religious art and Asian decorative objects will appreciate the crisp casting and layered iconographic detail. At just six inches tall, it sits elegantly on a bookshelf, side table, or zen-inspired entryway display -- and makes a thoughtful housewarming gift or a unique gift for collectors of Japanese art and spiritual objects.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Brass-tone cast metal
• Use: Buddhist altar devotional figure (butsudan honzon); personal or household veneration of Kannon Bosatsu
• Modern Use: Meditation room or zen shelf accent; living room or bedroom decorative object in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior; thoughtful gift for collectors of Japanese religious art
• Features: Seated Kannon Bosatsu in devotional mudra; ornate crown with small seated Buddha at crest; large circular mandorla with flame-relief border; layered lotus pedestal; tiered octagonal base with engraved lotus petal banding; maker's mark incised on mandorla reverse
• Dimensions: 2 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A radiant example of Japanese Buddhist figurative craft -- this Kannon Bosatsu statuette brings serenity, warmth, and cultural depth to any modern home or meditation 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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