Photo of collection object Water-moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwŏl Kwanŭm) — Water-moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwŏl Kwanŭm), 14th century. Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold pigment on silk, painting proper: H. 159.6 x W. 82.5 cm (62 13/16 x 32 1/2 in.) mounting, including cord and roller ends: H. 274.3 x W. 114.3 cm (108 x 45 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, unknown.

Water-moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwŏl Kwanŭm)

14th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold pigment on silk
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color, gold pigment on silk
Locations: region: Korea
Period: Koryŏ Dynasty
Dimensions: painting proper: H. 159.6 x W. 82.5 cm (62 13/16 x 32 1/2 in.) mounting, including cord and roller ends: H. 274.3 x W. 114.3 cm (108 x 45 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop
Rights Statement: unknown
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