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Water-Moon Kannon
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This painting of Kannon, a Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion with many forms. is attributed to Gakuō Zōkyū, a well-known Zen monk who specialized in ink painting. Kannon looks at the moon reflected in the water, a symbol of impermanence, and holds a willow branch and water vase symbolizing healing and purification.
| Artist / Maker | Gakuō Zōkyū |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1500 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: 104.8 x 44 cm (41 1/4 x 17 5/16 in.); Mounted: 207 x 62.5 cm (81 1/2 x 24 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Gakuō Zōkyū (Japanese, active about 1482–1514) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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