

Eleven-Headed Kannon on Mount Fudaraku
The image depicts a large scroll painting of Eleven-Headed Kannon on Mount Fudaraku, created by an unknown artist. The painting features a central figure of a serene female deity with multiple heads stacked on top of her main head, all facing different directions; she sits cross-legged on a lotus flower. Her main head is centrally positioned, and the additional ten heads are stacked vertically above it, each with distinct facial expressions. She wears intricate robes and jewelry, including a crown adorned with small orbs. The deity has her hands placed in her lap, holding various objects. She is surrounded by a halo with radiating lines. The background of the painting gradually darkens towards the bottom, with faint images of people and foliage. The painting is framed by a thin gold border, surrounded by a thicker brown border with a repeating pattern, all set against a black background. The image exudes a sense of calmness and serenity, characteristic of traditional Buddhist art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 345 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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