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Hanging Scroll of Nyoirin Kannon (Cintamani-cakra-avalokitesvara) Embroidered on Silk Ground
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Photo No：180417_IL_0011
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| Title | Hanging Scroll of Nyoirin Kannon (Cintamani-cakra-avalokitesvara) Embroidered on Silk Ground |
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| Category | Textiles (I), Textilies |
| Country | China |
| Period | Yuan |
| Century | 13th |
| Year | 1295 |
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| Dimensions | Height 59.8cm Width 37.7cm |
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Yoryu-kannon and Zenzai-doji (Sudhana Sresthidaraka) are embroidered, with Priest Yuji Zhihui's inscription (dated 1295) in the upper portion of the piece. This piece's date of production is important for comparison of art between different periods. Chinese embroidery became less sophisticated in the Yuan Dynasty in comparison with embroidery from earlier dynasties, but this piece is very refined. Especially outstanding are the tortoise-shell patterned and hemp-leaves patterned stitches of gold threads, which cover the body of the Kannon. The fact that there are only few extant calligraphic works of Priest Yuji Zhihui makes this piece all the more important.
China-Yuan