Avalokiteshvara (Kannon Bosatsu)

10th-11th century

Japanese

Wood, gesso, polychrome, and gilt

38 7/16 in. (97.7 cm)

Diam.: 8 in.

Gift of Ivan L. Best in memory of his wife, Dorothy C. Best

68.130

Not currently on view

Resources

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

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