Celestial being

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1150-1200

PeriodHeian (794-1185) or Kamakura period (1185-1333)

MaterialsWood with lacquer and gold leaf

DimensionsH. 15 1/2 in x 9 in, H. 39.3 cm x W. 22.8 cm Figure; H. 21 3/4 in x W. 16 3/4 in Plaque

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60S215

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsSculpture

On View

On view

LocationGallery 26

More Information

This celestial being, who holds a lotus bud in his right hand, was likely made to accompany a statue of Amitabha, part of the retinue that surrounds him on his descent to earth. The image has suffered damage: the left arm and the crossed legs have been lost, apparently burnt in a fire.

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