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Nyoirin Kannon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated figure with a crown on its head. The figure is sitting cross-legged with one arm resting on its knee and the other bent at the elbow with the hand near its face. The figure has a serene expression with eyes closed. The crown is gold and ornate. The figure is wearing a necklace and robes that are also gold. The robes are draped over the figure's shoulder and around its body. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1693
Medium
Wood with gold, gold leaf, lacquer,and crystal inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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