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Descent of Eleven-Headed Kannon

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a vertical, rectangular artwork depicting a Buddhist deity. The artwork has a dark blue border with gold accents. The central figure, a female deity with a serene expression, wears a crown and a robe. Eleven heads protrude from the crown. The deity has her hands in prayer position. She stands on a white cloud-like formation. A large halo surrounds her body, with lines radiating outward. The background of the artwork is dark brown. A gold border with a patterned design is at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
mid–late 16th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
350 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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