Jūichimen Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion with Eleven Heads (Avalokiteshvara)
Golden statue of a figure with 11 heads stacked on top of each other. The figure stands on a round base. Wears a long robe. Right hand is in front of chest, left hand is at side. Large circular halo behind figure. Small decorative objects on top of head. Figure appears to be made of metal. Dark background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid- to late 14th century
- Medium:
- Wood with lacquer, gold leaf, and metal decoration
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 431 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
You May Also Like
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)
Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)
Standing Bodhisattva
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)
Buddha
Amida
Standing Guanyin
Standing Buddha
Bodhisattva Kannon
Standing Bodhisattva
Buddhist monk
Attendant Bodhisattva Seishi
Jizo Bosatsu
Bodhisattva Guanyin
Eleven-Headed Guanyin
Standing Avalokitesvara
Kannon
Standing Buddha
Monk, probably Ananda (Anantuo)
Kannon
Stele with Shakyamuni and Maitreya
Bodhisattva
Statue of Guanyin
Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
