Willow Kannon Edo period (1615-1868), mid-18th century Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting the bodhisattva Kannon clothed in white robes with an elaborate headdress seated on a pile of leaves floating on clouds, with downcast eyes and wearing her typical compassionate smile, both hands holding aloft a bowl containing a willow branch, the kohai (halo) behind her head inscribed Muryo, Fukujukai, Shigenjijusho (A limitless ocean of good fortune and longevity, her kindly eyes view the whole of creation), the character ju (long life) written larger than the others, sealed Kokan'i, Hakuin no in, and Ekaku Overall 88 x 32 1/4in (223 x 82cm); image 71 x 23in (180 x 58cm)