Statue

29-96-330

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-330
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Gilt | Pigment
Technique Carved | Painted
Iconography Lion
Description

Carved wood lion. Standing figure with spread tail and open mouth. Painted blue with multi-colored ornaments and saddle. Standing figure is part of base for Monju image (29-96-329). Base for lion is 29-96-331D. Lion supports Monju's lotus base (29-96-331A and B).

Height 74 cm
Length 90 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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