{"product_id":"monumental-japanese-sho-kannon-bodhisattva-edo-period-17th-century-masterpiece-temple-bronze","title":"Monumental Japanese Sho-Kannon Bodhisattva | Edo Period (17th Century) | Masterpiece Temple Bronze","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"masterpiece-listing\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b1964d; padding-bottom: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Authority of Silence: A Monumental Edo Period Masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003e\"In the world of Japanese Buddhist art, true mastership is hidden in the physics of the object. This Sho-Kannon is a technical miracle that transcends decoration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis monumental temple statue of the Bodhisattva \u003cstrong\u003eSho-Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a rare survival of the Japanese bronze tradition on her absolute artistic highlight. With an impressive height of 113 cm, this object transcends collector's status; it is an architectural statement of spiritual power and technical ingenuity from the \u003cstrong\u003eearly Edo period (ca. 17th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eForensic Investigation \u0026 Technical Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 23kg Paradox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its monumental size, this statue weighs only 23 kg. This indicates an extremely thin-walled casting (Karakane alloy) with a wall thickness of only a few millimeters. This technique required a mastery of the casting process that was virtually lost after the 18th century. This low weight is the ultimate indicator of an early, high-quality foundry that worked exclusively for the Japanese religious elite.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetrified Patina (Mineralization):\u003c\/strong\u003e The facial features and deeper folds are marked by authentic mineral calcite encrustation. Over the centuries, this white 'skin' has become deeply intertwined with the bronze and the remaining fire gilding. This type of mineralization is irrefutable evidence of centuries of presence in a temple environment and has been microscopically verified.\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale Iconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the tradition of the early Edo period, this Sho-Kannon retains powerful, masculine facial features and a princely severity. It stands on a double lotus base and a hexagonal plinth—a classic Japanese 'Butsuzo' construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b1964d;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEdo period (approx. 17th - 18th century)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGilded 'Karakane' bronze with mineral encrustation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeight: 113 cm | Width: 31 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23 kg (High-precision casting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #b1964d; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePrice: €75,000.00\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePRICE ON REQUEST \/ INQUIRY ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eGiven the value and museum status of this object, we request serious prospective buyers to contact us immediately for a viewing or a detailed condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57265413161291,"sku":"316","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/monumentale-sho-kannon-brons-japan-edo-113cm.jpg?v=1778494245","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/monumental-japanese-sho-kannon-bodhisattva-edo-period-17th-century-masterpiece-temple-bronze","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}