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