Statue

2021-10-1

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2021-10-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Period 14th Century
Date Made 14th century CE
Section Asian
Materials Copper Alloy | Silver Alloy
Iconography Manjusri
Description

This figure is of Manjusri, the god of wisdom. He holds a flaming sword in his proper right hand that cuts through ignorance. This figure is from Western Tibet and exhibits the strong influence of the neighboring yet culturally distinct region of Kashmir. The style of the crown and flowers in particular reflect Kashmiri influence.

Height 16 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Vijay Mehta, 2021
Other Number 92 - Other Number

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