Kakemono Kannon Bodhisattva

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Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
156 x 75 cm
Item number:
5719

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifBuddha and Kannon, Buddhism and Zen
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Depicted in vivid colors and with rich ornamentation, Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, sits in a meditative posture upon a lotus blossom. The elaborate crown set with inlaid gemstones, the golden necklaces and bracelets, and the finely painted lotus blossom beside the figure attest to the great pictorial care devoted to this religious motif.

Kannon is among the most venerated figures of Japanese Buddhism and is traditionally depicted as a symbol of boundless compassion. The serene facial expression and the graceful hand gesture (mudra) underscore the spiritual significance of the depiction. The figure is painted on paper, in strong tones of red, green, and gold that lend the work an almost sacred aura.

The jikusaki at the ends of the roller rods is made of wood. This kakemono from the Shôwa period is an impressive choice for collectors of Buddhist art and religious Japanese painting.

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