Bodhisattva Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara; Japanese, Kannon), from Kôfukuji / Artist Unknown, Japan

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Accession Number
1969/1.106
Title
Bodhisattva Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara; Japanese, Kannon), from Kôfukuji
Artist Nationality
Japanese
Medium and Support
wood with trace of color
Object Creation Date
12th century
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Japan (nation)
Kinki (region)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Japan (nation)
Creation Place 3
Kinki (region)
Style/Group/Movement
Buddhist
Dimensions
48.7 cm x 16 cm x 16 cm (19 3/16 in. x 6 5/16 in. x 6 5/16 in.)
Century
12th century
Primary Object Classification
Sculpture
Primary Object Type
figure
Secondary Object Classification
Ritual Objects
Physical Description
The figure is standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal; the hair is tied as a knot on top of the head; a crown is also on the top. The face has two elongated ears, round eyeblows, eyes looking downward; the lips are shut; sloping sholders are wrapped with thin robe, which hung toward the knees. Right hand, showing a palm, is raised to the chest while the left hand is by the lower abdomen, as if holding something. The three wrinkles can be seen on the neck. All are made of wood.
Subject Matter
Kannon (Kuan Yin in Chinese), is the Lord Looking Down with Compassion. Among Kannon's many manifestations, Sho Kannon is the most basic form. He is often worshipped as an individual deity.
Primary Keywords
avalokitesvara
buddhism
lotus
mudra
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"Bodhisattva Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara; Japanese, Kannon), from Kôfukuji; Artist Unknown, Japan." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1969-sl-1.106/1969_1.106.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 28, 2024.
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