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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
Museum record:
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