Who created "Embroidery of a Thousand-Armed Kannon"?

Embroidery of a Thousand-Armed Kannon was created by Unidentified artist in probably late 15th–early 16th century.

When was "Embroidery of a Thousand-Armed Kannon" created?

This artwork was created probably late 15th–early 16th century.

Embroidery of a Thousand-Armed Kannon is Hanging scroll remounted on a panel; embroidered silk appliquéed to cotton backing.

Yes, Embroidery of a Thousand-Armed Kannon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

probably late 15th–early 16th century

Medium

Hanging scroll remounted on a panel; embroidered silk appliquéed to cotton backing

Dimensions

Overall: 76 3/4 x 31 1/8 in. (195 x 79 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Embroidered

Culture & Period

Japan · Muromachi period (1392–1573)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Sue Cassidy Clark Gift, in memory of Terry Satsuki Milhaupt, 2013

Accession Number

2013.114

Rights

Public Domain