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Figura de pie de Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara) de coral rojo, de Kumazawa Kizan, con estuche original a medida
Figura de pie de Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara) de coral rojo, de Kumazawa Kizan, con estuche original a medida
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Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is carved here in natural red coral, a material as fragile as it is precious. Attributed to Kumazawa Kizan, this small standing figure joins Buddhist devotion to lapidary finesse and still rests in the fitted case made for it.
The Piece
This Japanese coral carving depicts Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu), executed in red coral and attributed to the artisan Kumazawa Kizan. The figure is rendered standing, with arms raised in a dynamic yet balanced posture, and carved at small scale with precise attention to proportion and surface finish.
Coral carving occupies a distinct position in Japanese devotional and decorative arts, particularly from the late Meiji period onward, when coral from Japanese and Asian waters became prized for jewelry, okimono and religious sculpture. Its use demanded high technical skill because of the material's brittleness and value.
The sculpture is best understood as a refined artisan work rather than a temple icon, likely produced for private devotion, collection or display. It is accompanied by its original fitted case, indicating careful preservation and presentation, and demonstrates the meeting of Buddhist iconography and lapidary craftsmanship.
Details
- Artist: Attributed to Kumazawa Kizan
- Subject: Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteshvara), standing
- Origin: Japan
- Material: Natural red coral
- Measurements: Approx. 13.6 × 8.8 × 4.6 cm
- Weight: Approx. 112 g
- Included: Original fitted case
- HS Code: 9601.90
Condition
- Very good overall condition; the carving is intact with no visible major damage.
- The surface shows natural variation consistent with coral.
Authenticity & Care
Artist attribution is based on the accompanying documentation and should be treated as approximate; coral material characteristics are natural and expected. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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