Kuse Kannon

Kuse Kannon

statue; head; face; headpiece; brown; gold

A golden statue stands on a small, low pedestal. The statue’s gaze looks slightly downwards and it wears an intricate headpiece. Behind their head is a flat, circular headpiece. The person wears articulated robes. Possibly a depiction of Prince Shotoku Taishi.

Once Known Artist

13462, 13239, Visual Resources Library, EL

circa 600-700 CE

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Yumedono, Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Art Form: Sculpture
Material: wood and gilt lacquer
Measurements: 70 1/2 in.

7th century