Bronze sculpture of Kannon by Matsubara Joho
Japan, Tokyo
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Finely cast in heavy bronze as an elegant standing Kannon (Ch. Guanyin) on a rocky outcrop carrying a scroll in the right hand, with a parcel-gilt diadem to the forehead. Incised signature to the reverse of the base reading Joho. 49cm high, 23cm wide.
Catalogue 329.
Matsubara Joho
Joho was a student of renowned bronze artist Oshima Joun (1858-1940), and also studied sculpture in Paris.
Japan, Tokyo
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Finely cast in heavy bronze as an elegant standing Kannon (Ch. Guanyin) on a rocky outcrop carrying a scroll in the right hand, with a parcel-gilt diadem to the forehead. Incised signature to the reverse of the base reading Joho. 49cm high, 23cm wide.
Catalogue 329.
Matsubara Joho
Joho was a student of renowned bronze artist Oshima Joun (1858-1940), and also studied sculpture in Paris.
Japan, Tokyo
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Finely cast in heavy bronze as an elegant standing Kannon (Ch. Guanyin) on a rocky outcrop carrying a scroll in the right hand, with a parcel-gilt diadem to the forehead. Incised signature to the reverse of the base reading Joho. 49cm high, 23cm wide.
Catalogue 329.
Matsubara Joho
Joho was a student of renowned bronze artist Oshima Joun (1858-1940), and also studied sculpture in Paris.