This Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono or ornament is the artist’s lovely depiction of Kannon or the Goddess of Mercy. Okimono 置物 is a Japanese term meaning 'ornament for display,objet d'art, decorative object', typically displayed in a tokonoma alcove or butsudan, a Buddhist altar. This Kannon is a handmade by an artist'. She is decorated in 'mori' and heavily enameled in beautiful decorations of many traditional Kutani colors including gold. The ‘Mori’ method of decoration is thought to be what led to the word moriage. Mori style first introduced in 1924, is still made to this day. This piece was probably made in the mid-20th century during the Showa period  is about 50-60 years old. ‘Mori’ is an ornate textured pattern introduced by Takichi Nishi. It is often used with gold coloring on figurine as seen on this Kannon. In Kyoto, Mori style is called Ichin Style. After being painted in enamels and decorated in mori fashion, she is glazed and fired in a kiln.

in her traditional kimono robe of the Kannon with the tall head covering, her hands together holding a scroll, and her head down. She is depicted in a contemplative state and solemn peaceful look. This is a beautiful and well-done artist depiction of Guanyin, Kannon, or the Goddess of Mercy. She will create a glow of pureness and spirituality in any corner she is displayed in. She is in excellent elegant Kutani condition, with no cracks or repairs

SIZE: Height 13.74 in. or 33.63 cm, Width 4.29 in. or 10.89 cm. Prepacked weight about 1318 grams or 2 1/2 lbs. .