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Standing Priest

Japanese

Artwork Details

Standing Priest
13th century
Japanese
wood with trace of polychrome decoration
9 9/16 x 3 x 2 7/16 in. (24.4 x 8.9 x 6.2 cm)
Museum purchase for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
1964/2.84

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Description

This figure may be a portrait of patriarch of abbot. It is composed of several pieces of wood which have been separately carved, joined, and painted. Crystal eyes were inserted from the back of the face. Originally, there were rich colors and cut gold leaf to represent the Indian style robe and the textile designs.

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