Monjū, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, on a Lion

Bronze sculpture of a person sitting on an animal. The person has long hair and wears a robe with intricate designs. They sit cross-legged on top of a large creature with a snarling face, resembling a lion, with its mouth open and teeth visible. The creature has a large mane and four legs. The sculpture is dark brown with gold accents and shows signs of wear. The background is a plain gray wall and a beige surface.

Artwork details

Date:: first half 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain body covered in black lacquer, gold foil, and additional pigments
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 554 px
Museum record:: View original