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Drawing of Eleven-headed Kannon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a female figure with 11 heads. The figure has a serene expression and is adorned in long, flowing robes with intricate folds. She stands on a lotus flower base. A large halo encircles her head. The figure has multiple heads stacked vertically. The image is a line drawing with minimal shading. The artist's name is associated with "Drawing of Eleven-headed Kannon".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Matted drawing; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
382 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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