sculpture

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Object Type
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
Acquisition date: 1885
Department: Asia
Registration number: 1885,1227.33

Free entry