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Traveller's Shrine with Figure of Wenshu (Manjusri) on Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal shrine with a handle on top and an arched opening in the center, featuring Chinese characters on the sides. The shrine appears to be empty. Next to it is a small metal figure of a person sitting on a lion. The figure has long hair and wears a crown. The figure holds an object in one hand. The lion has a large head and a curled tail. The base of the figure is round with a decorative edge. The background is gray. The image is black and white. The title of the image is "Traveller's Shrine with Figure of Wenshu (Manjusri) on Lion".

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1880
Medium
Pewter, brass
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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