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586 - A fine bronze figure of a standing Kannon, partially gilded
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€2,500 - 3,500Sale fees
A fine bronze figure of a standing Kannon, partially gilded Japan, seal mark: Takamoura Koun (1852-1934) H. 30,5 cm The sculpture shown here depicts the Buddhist bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteśvara), who is revered in Japan as the embodiment of compassion and mercy. The elegantly poised figure is clad in a long, flowing robe, the finely rendered folds of which drape around the body in soft, rhythmic lines. The slightly tilted head, downcast eyes and serene facial expression convey an atmosphere of meditative contemplation. The artfully pinned-up hair is crowned by a richly decorated headdress. Ornamental elements on the chest and the carefully modelled hands emphasise the fine craftsmanship. In one hand, the figure holds a long, curved plant stem, possibly a lotus branch, which in Buddhist iconography symbolises purity and spiritual enlightenment. Private collection, Berlin - Takamura Kōun (1852-1934) is one of the best-known Japanese sculptors of the Meiji period. He was particularly renowned for his masterful wooden sculptures and combined traditional Japanese carving techniques with an increasingly naturalistic style - Very sightly worn, with very minor signs of ageing
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