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Kannon — Japan, Asuka period (538–710)

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Written by: Burak KurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 44469
Japan, Asuka period (538–710)

Kannon

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerJapan, Asuka period (538–710)
Datemid-600s–early 700s
Culture / OriginJapan, Asuka period (538–710)
Mediumgilt bronze
DimensionsOverall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.); with tang: 30.3 cm (11 15/16 in.); without tang: 25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.); Base: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Diameter of base: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)
DepartmentJapanese Art
TypeSculpture
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