菩萨半跏像 [铜器] 作者：山本山云 限量1000件（此为第308件）Bodhisattva in Half-Lotus Contemplative Pose [Bronze] Artist: Yamamoto Sanu Limited Edition of 1000 Pieces (This is No. 308)

山本山云为日本近现代铜器工艺家，长期从事佛教造像与传统金属工艺的创作。他的作品以线条柔和、神情安定而著称，尤其擅长表现佛像内敛而宁静的气质，在日本收藏界中颇受喜爱。
山本山云在创作佛像时，注重传统佛教造像比例与神态的平衡。他常以温和沉静的表情来表现菩萨的慈悲之意，使作品既保留宗教造像的庄严，也带有日本工艺特有的含蓄与优雅。
此件菩萨半跏像为山本山云所制作的限量铸造作品之一，全球仅铸造1000件，每件均有编号。本尊为第308件。半跏思惟的姿态源自佛教经典中的菩萨思惟相，象征对众生苦难的慈悲观照。
整件以铜铸成，造型端庄，线条细致，莲座稳重，体现了日本佛像工艺中对于宁静与精神性的追求。既具有观赏价值，也是一件具有收藏意义的日本工艺佛像。

Yamamoto Sanu was a modern Japanese bronze craftsman known for his dedication to Buddhist sculpture and traditional metal artistry. His works are recognized for their gentle lines and serene expressions. He was particularly skilled at capturing the quiet and introspective spirit of Buddhist figures, making his works appreciated among collectors in Japan.
In creating Buddhist statues, Yamamoto Sanu emphasized the balance between traditional Buddhist sculptural proportions and spiritual expression. He often portrayed Bodhisattvas with calm and compassionate expressions, allowing the works to retain the solemnity of religious icons while also reflecting the subtle elegance characteristic of Japanese craftsmanship.
This Bodhisattva in a half-lotus contemplative pose is one of Yamamoto Sanu’s limited casting works. Only 1000 pieces were produced worldwide, each individually numbered. This particular piece is No. 308. The contemplative posture originates from Buddhist iconography, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s compassionate reflection on the suffering of sentient beings.
Cast entirely in bronze, the sculpture features a dignified form, finely detailed lines, and a stable lotus base. It reflects the Japanese aesthetic pursuit of tranquility and spirituality in Buddhist craftsmanship. The piece carries both artistic appreciation value and significance as a collectible example of Japanese craft.