A Meiji period lacquered Kannon Bosatsu sitting on a lotus throne above crashing waves. The depicted Kamakura-style Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy (Avalokiteshvara), is an extremely popular deity in Japan and is depicted with the right hand in a abhaya mudra 'gesture of fearlessness'. The abhaya mudra is the gesture of reassurance and safety, which dispels fear and accords divine protection and bliss. The left hand holds a gilded closed lotus bud. A closed bud symbolizes the time before enlightenment, while a fully bloomed lotus represents full enlightenmentr r Dimensions: r Kannon: H11,8 x W8,8 cmr Total throne: H20,5 x W10 x D9 cmr r Condition: The Kannon has some minor wear and damages. The throne's exterior lacquer has some damage, repairs and the halo is held in place with nails. The lot is sold "as is". r r Shipping: The lot will be securely packaged and shipped with insurance. r
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