Standing Bodhisattva (Avalokitesvara) Statue
- Date
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制作年 AD13
- Title
- モクゾウカンノンボサツリュウゾウ
- Materials, techniques and shape
- Wood
- Collections
- Century Akao Collection
- Depository
- Keio Museum Commons Campus Mita
This small statue carved out of one piece of wood stands only 50 cm high. Carrying a lotus flower in the right hand and a pitcher in the left hand, the statue is simplistic and unrefined, which, however, gives off the air of raw power and dynamism. Standing upright on the lotus pedestal, the figure shows well-balanced beauty. Reflecting Sung Dynasty sculptures, this little statue is characterized by comforting eyes and upturned lips forming an archaic smile emanating an air of mercy and compassion which this image personifies. The statue shows traces of gofun (white shell-derived pigments) and is painted with bright colors. This statue is one of the very rare figures that have been brought to Japan from Sung Dynasty, China.
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- Title (EN)
- Standing Bodhisattva (Avalokitesvara) Statue
Physical description
- Weights and quantities
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Quantity 1躯
- Materials, techniques and shape
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Materials 一木造。全体に胡粉を塗沫。天衣に白群を塗る。外箱は桐箱。
- Attachments
- 外箱
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