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Important Cultural Property

The Bodhisattva Kannon as the Virgin Mary

観音菩薩坐像
The Bodhisattva Kannon as the Virgin Mary (観音菩薩坐像)
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At a glance — Sculpture · Edo period, 17th 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
1601–1700
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-58454

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The Bodhisattva Kannon as the Virgin Mary is a sculpture of Edo period, 17th century (1601–1700), 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: “The Bodhisattva Kannon as the Virgin Mary(観音菩薩坐像).” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-58454. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/the-bodhisattva-kannon-as-the-virgin-mary-58454/ — 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: Glazed porcelain
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1軀
  • 分類: 彫刻
  • 品質形状: 白磁製
  • 種別: 歴史資料:キリシタン関係遺品
  • 法量: 高19.9

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