

Descent of Eleven-Headed Kannon
The image depicts a female figure in a long robe with 11 heads on her crown. The figure stands on a white cloud. She wears a crown with multiple heads; the main head faces forward, and the others are arranged around it. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and she holds something in her hand. The robe is green and gold with black outlines. A golden border surrounds the image, set against a dark blue background. The artwork is titled "Descent of Eleven-Headed Kannon" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and cut-out gold on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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