Kannon Bosatsu

Kannon BosatsuBodhisattvas are accomplished practitioners of Buddhism who postpone their own final enlightenment to help all sentient beings attain liberation. Kannon, the bodhisattva of limitless compassion, is one of the most widely worshipped and depicted deities in the tradition. This example dates to around the Heian or Kamakura period and has become stylized through exposure to elements. A carved foot adds a surprising detail to the otherwise weathered form.

Fine Japanese inkstone box

It enabled plots of land to be accurately surveyed and plotted

In excellent condition

Jizo statues depict a gentle

14 stone Daikoku figurines are included

Bishamonten is a warrior

near Lake Biwa

then carefully rolled and stored away

covered with an intricately woven lacquer surface

for legal and commercial purposes

This pouring vessel (Yuto) is made from lacquer on a bentwood (magemono) core

shaped as much by necessity as by care