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Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu)
Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu)

Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu)

Date10th-11th century
Object number68.130
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Thousand Years of Beauty: Japanese Art in Seattle", July 16, 2001 - November 17, 2002 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Discovering Buddhist Art - Seeking the Sublime", July 9, 2003 - June 3, 2005
Credit LineGift of Ivan L. Best in memory of his wife, Dorothy C. Best
Dimensions38 7/16 in. (97.7 cm) Diam.: 8 in.
MediumWood, gesso, polychrome, and gilt
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