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1909.46.20.1

Print of deity, Kwannon.

1909.46.20.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Print of deity, Kwannon.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Kyoto
Person
Field collector Miss E.C. Bell
PRM source Miss E.C. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Printed
Dimensions
Length: max 301 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.46.20.1
Research and responses

Kwannon or Kannon (Avalokiteshvara), is a Buddhist deity [“Avalokiteshvara” Encyclopædia Britannica Online]. [CF 12/1/2000]

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2010-13 as: “Kyoto Sanjusangen-do Rengeoin”, Rengeoin of Sanjusangen-do in Kyoto [MJD 21/01/2013]

Search terms: Picture and Graphic Art, Religion, Print

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