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Japanese
Kannon 9th century CE
lacquer on cypress wood
199.8 × 76.5 × 57.5 cm (overall)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1961
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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About this work
This large bodhisattva (enlightened being) produced in the ninth century displays broad shoulders, a round face, a fulsome figure and a large crown, reminiscent of early Buddhist sculpture traditions brought to Japan from China during the sixth century. Its outstretched hand would have originally held a small vase containing lotus flowers – a symbol of Buddhism.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
334-D5
Department
Asian Art
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