• Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – front view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – three-quarter front view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – left-side view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – left three-quarter rear view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – rear view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – right three-quarter rear view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – right-side view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – opposite three-quarter front view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – close view of the upper section
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – close view of the central details
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – close view of the lower section
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – underside and base view
  • Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm – surface and patina detail
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Buddhist Sculpture

Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon – Gilt Bronze, 113 cm

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Object Details

Catalogue Note

Dimensions: H 113 × W 31 cm | Weight: 23 kg | Material: thin-walled gilt bronze / karakane-type copper alloy | Estimated period: Edo period, possibly 17th–18th century | Origin: Japan | Subject: Sho-Kannon

A monumental standing Sho-Kannon, the Japanese form of Avalokiteshvara, raised on a double lotus and hexagonal pedestal. The unusually light weight relative to the scale reflects controlled hollow casting rather than a solid construction.

Iconography

Sho-Kannon is one of the principal forms of Kannon in Japanese Buddhism. The restrained frontal posture and princely ornament give the figure a formal temple presence.

Attribution and condition

The sculpture is attributed broadly to the Edo period, possibly the 17th–18th century. White mineral accretions, surviving gilt areas and long-term surface wear are present, but none of these features alone establishes the date. A detailed technical and provenance review is appropriate for such a high-value attribution.

Iconography and Context

Guanyin, Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of compassion. Crown, lotus, vase and hand gestures vary by region, but the subject consistently embodies attentive mercy and aid.

Condition and Display

Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 13 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.