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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