Statue

29-96-307

From: Japan | Buddhist Temple

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-307
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan | Buddhist Temple
Period Edo Period (uncertain)
Date Made 17th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Lacquer | Metal | Pigment
Technique Painted
Iconography Bishamon | Amanojaku
Description

Painted wood figure of standing Bishamon (warrior judge) standing on Amanojaku (demon); carved, lacquered and gilded; 3 prong spear; halo; metal crown; detachable stand. Folk carving.

Height 106 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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