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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
Museum record:
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