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Kannon Bosatsu（Seated Avalokitesvara）

観音菩薩坐像
Kannon Bosatsu（Seated Avalokitesvara） (観音菩薩坐像)
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At a glance — Sculpture · Edo period, 18th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Sculpture
Date
1701–1800
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-58470

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Kannon Bosatsu（Seated Avalokitesvara） is a sculpture of Edo period, 18th century (1701–1800), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Kannon Bosatsu（Seated Avalokitesvara）（観音菩薩坐像）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-58470. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/kannon-bosatsu-seated-avalokitesvara/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Sculpture
  • Category: Historical materials:Christian-related materials
  • Material: Pottery
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1軀
  • 分類: 彫刻
  • 品質形状: 陶製
  • 種別: 歴史資料:キリシタン関係遺品
  • 法量: 高17.3

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