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Figure

Description

Figure of an arhat (disciple of the Buddha), of carved wood covered with gesso, painted and gilt, seated on a rectangular base, inscribed: Japan, 1837

Museum reference

A.1952.52

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

1837

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Associations

Jogaku Jisshu Shinshi

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