Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu sedente de madera policromada dorada con santuario zushi portátil, figura de 21.5 cm / estuche de 31 cm

Seated in contemplation within its own portable sanctuary, this gilt polychrome Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu measures 21.5 cm and is enshrined in a 31 cm zushi case. Made at pilgrimage scale for study and travel altars, the wish-fulfilling Kannon brings a quiet, constant presence into daily devotion.

The Piece

This work is a small-format Kannon icon housed in a zushi, a portable shrine case that turns the figure into architecture. The zushi controls reveal, protection and portability, creating a concentrated gold sanctum around the icon for stable devotional focus.

Presented as Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu, it is devotion at pilgrimage scale, suited to study altars, travel altars and secondary sanctuaries. Its time-worn condition is approached with conservation realism: legibility and structural stability matter more than surface perfection.

Details

• Origin: Japan
• Material: Carved wood with gilt polychrome; wooden zushi (portable shrine case)
• Measurements: Figure H 21.5 cm × W 9.5 cm × D 8.3 cm · Zushi H 31.0 cm × W 13.3 cm × D 11.5 cm (approx.)
• Iconography: Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu, seated
• Customs: HS 4420.10 (wood statuettes and other ornaments); broker alternates 4420.90 and 9703.00

Condition

• Time-worn, with age-related wear and soiling.
• Paint and gilt losses, chips, and evidence of prior repair.
• The halo/backplate is loose; handle and pack with stabilization-minded care.
• Avoid solvents and wet cleaning on the polychrome surfaces.

Who Is Nyoirin Kannon

Nyoirin Kannon is a form of Kannon associated with compassionate responsiveness and wish-fulfillment, often shown holding the wish-granting jewel (nyoi hōju) and the wheel of the Dharma (rin) from which the name derives. The icon represents a steady, intimate devotional presence suited to daily life rather than monumental display.

Authenticity & Care

The figure is presented as Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu; no maker, date or documentation accompanies it. 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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