

Portable altarpiece
Triptych portable altarpiece with hinged panels, made of bronze or brass, featuring a gold-colored patina. The central panel depicts a figure seated on a throne. Two smaller figures are on either side of the central figure. The central figure holds a book in one hand and makes a gesture with the other. The central panel's scene is surrounded by an ornate border. The two side panels are slightly smaller and also feature raised-relief scenes. The left panel depicts one figure. The right panel depicts one figure. The background of the image is light blue-gray.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Bronze, gilt
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 524 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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