Figure

Description

Figure of the arhat (disciple of the Buddha) Hattara Sonja of wood covered with gesso, painted and gilt, seated on base with his tiger crouching beside him: Japan, 1837

Museum reference

A.1952.51

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

1837

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Associations

Depicted: Hattara Sonja
Tamezawa

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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