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Japanese sculpture

Unknown artist, 1290–1295

Life-size naturalistic sculpture of a seated man in priest's robes holding a jewel in both hands in his lap above the crossed legs. Probably a portrait of a priest commemorated in his monastery as the Bodhisattva. Made in sections and morticed together then covered with gesso and painted lacquer. From the Kamakura period (1185-1392).

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Title of artwork, date

Japanese sculpture, 1290–1295

Date supported

1956

Medium and material

Sugi wood (a kind of cedar)

Dimensions

79 cm

Grant

375

Total cost

1200

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