Guanyin

Satō Zenchū, in or before 1935

It is an ancient tradition to show reverence by writing Buddhist texts in gold on indigo blue paper. The inscription at the top here is a sutra (a Buddhist scripture) about Guanyin, the god of mercy. This popular deity offers enlightenment to everyone who suffers, and relieves their burdens. Here, too, Guanyin seems to approach us with sympathy.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1795
  • Dimensionsheight 0 cm x width 0 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt op papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Guanyin

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1795

  • Description

    Gold Kannon.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Satō Zenchū

  • Dating

    in or before 1935

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    inkt op papier

  • Dimensions

    height 0 cm x width 0 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift F. Hess, 2018)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Het geluid van kikkers. De passie van Felix Hess voor Japanse zenschilderkunst', Aziatische Kunst 50/3 (2020), pp. 69-81. (daar als AK-MAK-1798)

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