Escultura tibetana del bodhisattva himalayo Kannon (Avalokiteshvara / Chenrezig), de aleación de cobre dorado, 35 cm

Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is rendered in gilt copper alloy with a serene, inward gaze and finely controlled ornament. Standing 35 cm and preserved in Japan, this antique Himalayan figure brings a tradition apart from Japanese and Chinese Kannon imagery into a Buddhist collection.

The Piece

This sculpture is a Tibetan gilt depiction of Jizai Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion known across the Himalayan Buddhist world as the embodiment of infinite mercy and responsive aid. Cast in metal and richly gilt, the figure conveys spiritual authority through refinement rather than scale.

The face is serene and inwardly focused. Gently lowered eyes and softened features communicate attentive compassion rather than emotional display. Unlike the heavier naturalism of Gandhara stone, Himalayan metal figures emphasize clarity and radiance: the surface itself participates in the spiritual message, reflecting light as a metaphor for awakened awareness.

The body is proportioned with ritual precision. Ornaments, crown and flowing scarves are rendered with controlled detail that never overwhelms the stillness of the posture, and the gilding is applied to express sacred hierarchy, drawing the eye to the face, the chest and the symbolic elements associated with compassion and vow.

Jizai Kannon figures from the Tibetan cultural sphere were often intended for personal devotion or temple altar placement rather than monumental display. Here scale supports intimacy: the figure invites proximity, contemplation and sustained engagement, and even removed from its original ritual setting it retains its devotional gravity.

Originating in the Himalayan region traditionally associated with Tibetan Buddhism, the work represents a lineage distinct from Japanese or Chinese Kannon traditions. Collected and preserved in Japan, it suits serious collectors of Himalayan Buddhist art, a personal altar, or a curated interior that values spiritual presence over monumentality, and it rewards quiet contemplation and sustained proximity.

Details

• Era: Antique, over 100 years; Tibetan / Himalayan tradition
• Origin: Tibet (Himalayan region); collected and preserved in Japan
• Material: Copper alloy with gilt surface
• Measurements: Height approx. 35 cm
• Object type: Gilt metal Buddhist sculpture (Jizai Kannon / Avalokiteshvara)
• Customs: HS Code 9706.00; country of origin Tibet (Himalayan region)

Condition

• Condition consistent with antique gilt metal sculpture: surface wear, softened gilding and patina reflecting age and devotional handling rather than damage.
• No modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination; the material aging forms part of the object's historical integrity.
• Benefits from stable placement and careful handling.

Who Is Chenrezig

Jizai Kannon (Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig) is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, venerated across Tibet and the Himalayan Buddhist world. The Himalayan Buddhist tradition is a trans-regional culture that emphasizes ritual precision and gilt metal sculpture, and it shaped much of esoteric Buddhist practice.

Authenticity & Care

Presented as an authentic ritual object; exact dating, workshop attribution and alloy composition should be treated as probable without in-hand examination or metallurgical testing. 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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