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Antique Buddha Museum Statues
Kudara Kannon
Japanese Carved Sandalwood Buddha

Kudara Kannon

Bosatsu of Hundred Providences

Circa: Early Showa period, 1900s'
H 17.5 in.(44cm), W 5 in.(12.5cm), D 3.5 in.(9cm)
Condition: minor imperfection, oa. very good!
There are thirty-three forms of Kannon to assist sentient beings in earthly life. For this Japanese Bodhisattva of Compassion in tribhanga, her left hand upraised to hold a vase of nectar indicated that she is Kudara Kannon, literally means Bosatsu of Hundred Providences.

The statue is meticulously carved in classic Tang style symmetry, with swirling celestial scarf and a flame-like aureole framing the courtly Kannon, amidst a highly polished sandalwood surface with even shine, there is a tinge of contemporary aesthetics in this proportioned figure. The carving is exemplary for a type of Japanese sculpture known as "danzo", which is traditionally carved from a single block of fine-grained sandalwood, a highly prized type of cedar for its dense and smooth texture that grants precision cutting and detailing. We noticed two tiny knots on this statue, as shown on the right wrist and lower left garment; otherwise well preserved for home decor or spiritual practice.


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