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Hōnen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden statue of Hōnen sitting on a lotus flower base. The statue is worn with visible signs of aging and deterioration. Hōnen sits cross-legged on a large lotus flower with a smaller one underneath. He wears a long robe with folds and creases carved into it. His hands are clasped together, holding a staff. A tall, rectangular object sits atop his head. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Wood, with traces of color and gilt and inset glass eyes
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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