When was "The Bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)" created?

This artwork was created mid-11th century.

What medium is "The Bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)"?

The Bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara) is Cypress wood; single-block construction (ichiboku-zukuri).

Yes, The Bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

mid-11th century

Medium

Cypress wood; single-block construction (ichiboku-zukuri)

Dimensions

H. 59 1/8 in. (150.2 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

Japan · Heian period (794–1185)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, by exchange; Bequest of Henrie Jo Barth; and funds from various donors, 2021

Accession Number

2021.116a, b