PrintsJapanese18th century

Eleven-headed Kannon with Flask and Lotus Flower

Edo period, 18th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Buddhist woodblock print; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 88.7 x W. 34.5 cm (34 15/16 x 13 9/16 in.)

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