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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
Museum record:
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