Antique Japanese Bronze Buddha
Kannon Bosatsu
Holding Wisdom Pearl
Edo Period, Circa: 17th century or earlier
H 12" (30cm.), W 4" (10cm.), D 3" (7.5cm.)
Condition: minor incrustations, o.a. very good

Antique Kannon in bronze, a very old statue with a rich surface texture and patina of great age; heavy mineral deposits and encrustations of a deep green color. The style and proportions point to an earlier date, possibly much older than the Edo period assessment, however this is difficult to substantiate without a photoluminescence test of the core. Nevertheless, stylistically and by its surface appearance quite an old piece, the simple form of the gentle Goddess holding a wisdom pearl and backed by a pierced mandorla is appealing in its archaic purity.

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