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sculpture
Object Type
sculpture
Museum number
1885,1227.33
Description
Sculpture. The deities of the thirty days, of the Nichiren sect; elaborately carved in the form of a hill with waterfall, with numerous Buddhist figures (including Shaka, Fudo Myo-o, four Guardian Kings, monks) seated, standing, etc., one riding a horse. Wood stained black, on hexagonal pedestal.
Production date
1800-1885
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
wood
gold
lacquer
Technique
lacquered
gilded
Dimensions
Height:
11.50 inches
Location
Not on display
Subjects
deity
monk/nun
buddhism
Associated names
Representation of:
Buddha (Śākyamuni/Shijiamouni/Shaka)
Representation of:
Acala/Fudo
Representation of:
Dhṛatarāṣṭra
Representation of:
Vaiśravaṇa
Representation of:
Virūḍhaka
Representation of:
Virūpākṣa
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date
1885
Department
Asia
Registration number
1885,1227.33