The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon
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The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon
Sculpture / Tang Dynasty / China
Place of production:China
Tang dynasty, 7th century
Sandalwood
高42.4 台座高17.6
1躯
Important Cultural Property
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.
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