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Japanese Red Coral Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu) Sculpture by Kumazawa Kizan, Artisan Buddhist Carving with Original Case

Japanese Red Coral Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu) Sculpture by Kumazawa Kizan, Artisan Buddhist Carving with Original Case

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Japanese Red Coral Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu)

This work is a Japanese coral carving depicting 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 required high technical skill due to the material’s brittleness and value.

This sculpture should be understood as a refined artisan work rather than a temple icon. It was likely produced for private devotion, collection, or display, and is accompanied by its original fitted case, indicating careful preservation and presentation.

The carving is intact, with no visible major damage. The surface shows natural variation consistent with coral material. The work demonstrates the intersection of Buddhist iconography and lapidary craftsmanship.

Overall condition is very good. This piece is suitable for collectors of Japanese artisan sculpture, coral works, or refined Buddhist imagery.

Key Facts

  • Material: Natural red coral
  • Artist: Attributed to Kumazawa Kizan
  • Dimensions: Approx. 13.6 × 8.8 × 4.6 cm
  • Weight: Approx. 112 g
  • Condition: Very good
  • Customs: HS Code 9601.90 | Origin: Japan

Shipping & Logistics

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Confidence & Verification Notes

Artist attribution is based on seller description and accompanying documentation and should be treated as approximate. Coral material characteristics are natural and expected.

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Authenticity & Stewardship

Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:

  • Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
  • Iconographic and stylistic verification
  • Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
  • Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation

Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

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