{"product_id":"handgesneden-japanse-houten-kannon-enku-hinoki","title":"Vintage Hand-Carved Japanese Wooden Kannon (Guanyin) – Monolithic Hinoki Wood in Enku Style (14.2 cm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis refined, vintage Japanese sculpture of the Buddhist Bodhisattva \u003cstrong\u003eKannon (Guanyin)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful example of traditional spiritual woodcarving. With a compact height of 14.2 cm and a weight of 100 grams, this object was skillfully handcrafted from a single solid block of indigenous Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eHinoki wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (cypress). Kannon is depicted in a seated, meditative posture on a rocky base, accompanied by a ritual water or offering vessel by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sculpture is in excellent, stable condition and reflects the pure, minimalist elegance of Japanese Buddhist art. An understated and powerful statement piece that seamlessly fits into a calming Japandi or minimalist interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEnku-style Gouge \u0026amp; Chisel Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe stylistic design of the rocky base and the back is deeply influenced by the historic Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eEnku style\u003c\/strong\u003e. This movement is characterized by powerful, geometric facet-chisel marks where the raw gouge and tool traces have been deliberately left visible. This gives the object an expressive, almost abstract dynamic. The contours of the rear veil and the flowing monk's robe (drapery) show a crystal-clear manual definition, beautifully finished with a non-synthetic, chestnut-brown organic pigment wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eForensic Analysis \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonolithic Hinoki Heartwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved from an unglued block of high-quality Hinoki wood (\u003cem\u003eChamaecyparis obtusa\u003c\/em\u003e). The wood matrix is 100% stable and shows no shrinkage cracks or age-related splits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Friction Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The apex (the tip) of the head covering and the shoulder edges show a subtle, soft sheen. This authentic, hand-polished friction patina is the direct result of decades of historical handling and ceremonial touching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Underside:\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside shows the pure, flat cross-section of the wood grain, treated with a dark organic protective layer and free from modern synthetic restorations or chemical glues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodhisattva Kannon \/ Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enku-style influences (Raw chisel marks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monolithic Japanese Hinoki wood (Cypress) with organic chestnut-brown finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 14.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, use-acquired gloss-patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57611919098187,"sku":"662","price":131.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vintage-handgesneden-japanse-houten-kannon-enku-hinoki-2_9.jpg?v=1781785464","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/handgesneden-japanse-houten-kannon-enku-hinoki","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}