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Attendant Bodhisattva Kannon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A statue of Attendant Bodhisattva Kannon by Unkei. The statue depicts a figure with a crown on its head, wearing a necklace and a long robe. The figure has both hands in front of their body. The figure stands on a round platform that sits on a square base. The platform and base are decorated with gold designs. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 12th–13th century
Medium
Wood with lacquer, gold paint, gold leaf, and inlaid crystal
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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