The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon

Exhibition information: There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the regular exhibitions.

Carved from a single piece of sandalwood, an aromatic material believed to increase the miracle-granting properties of Buddhist statues, this work combines intricate details with facial expressions influenced by Indian art.

Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
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Period/Century: Tang dynasty, 7th century
Country/Origin: China
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Material: Wood
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Collection reference no.: C-304
Genre: Sculpture
Category: Sculpture > Buddhist sculpture > Bodhisattvas
Sculpture > By region > China
Sculpture > By media > Wood