Where Is Shō Kannon? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Shō Kannon?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 900s. It's made from wood with traces of color. Dimensions: Overall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); with base: 124.5 cm (49 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Wood with traces of color. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Japanese work, dating to 900s. Made from wood with traces of color, it measures Overall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); with base: 124.5 cm (49 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Japanese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 900s. It's made from wood with traces of color. Dimensions: Overall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); with base: 124.5 cm (49 in.).

It's made from Wood with traces of color. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Shō Kannon

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