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Zaō Gongen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina bronze statue of Zaō Gongen, a Buddhist deity, depicted with one leg bent behind and the other on a head. The figure wears a dhoti and has one arm on their hip and the other raised. The head under the statue has a serene expression with eyes closed and mouth slightly open. The statue and base are made of bronze with visible signs of aging and wear, showing patches of red and brown. The background is dark grey to black.

Artwork Details

Date
11th century
Medium
Gilt bronze with incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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