Kannon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. The statue is gold and bronze in color, with a dark patina visible in areas where the gold has worn off. The statue shows Kannon standing on a lotus flower-shaped base, wearing a long robe that is draped over her left shoulder and has a sash around her waist. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. She has a crown-like structure on her head. The statue appears to be quite old and worn, with visible signs of aging and deterioration. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.