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Portable Shrine (zushi) with Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portable shrine with Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King. The object is a cylindrical, bronze-like container with a domed top and two hinged doors that are open, revealing a small statue inside. The container is made of a bronze-like material with a gold-colored finish, showing signs of aging and wear. The exterior is rectangular in shape when closed, with visible hinges on the left and right sides connecting the doors to the center. The interior of the container is gold-colored. Inside the container is a small statue of a deity wearing a crown and a robe, with one hand on their chest and the other holding an object. The deity stands on a rock or mountain base. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The object sits on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood with lacquer, gold, metal fittings
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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