**■ Eleven-Headed Kannon: Savior from All Hardships**The Eleven-Headed Kannon Bosatsu (Ekadasamukha) faces in all directions to respond to the various difficulties and sufferings of sentient beings. Since the Heian period, this deity has been widely worshipped in Japan in connection with folk beliefs. While many examples remain throughout the country, only seven statues, including the model for this figure, are designated as National Treasures. The right hand forms the Yogan-in (Varada Mudra), signifying the granting of the various wishes of sentient beings, while the left hand holds a water jar containing the nectar of immortality (Amrita) to extinguish worldly desires.
**■ A Youthful and Fresh Beautiful Buddha of the Heian Period**The model is the National Treasure "Wooden Standing Statue of Eleven-Headed Kannon," believed to be a work from the early Heian period. The eyes, nose, and mouth of the sacred face are all sculpted small, which, combined with the plump cheeks, gives it the appearance of a lovely young girl. At the same time, it possesses a heavy, powerful physique with broad shoulders. Combined with the richly colored wooden halo (itahikari), it exudes the unique intensity of Esoteric Buddhist statues and a somewhat mysterious atmosphere. Loved by many cultural figures since the dawn of the modern era, it continues to fascinate us today with its unchanging beauty.
| Product # | 003048 |
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| Weight | 2560 g |
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