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White-Robed Kannon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts White-Robed Kannon by an unknown artist. The painting shows a woman sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower. She wears a long, flowing white robe with golden accents. The woman's hair is black and styled in an updo, with a veil covering her head and shoulders. Her right hand rests on her chest, and her left hand holds a lotus flower. A halo surrounds her head. The background of the painting is dark brown, with a lighter brown border around the edges. The border features a subtle pattern of small, repeating designs. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and white dominating the image.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette