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Jurōjin, God of Longevity and Wisdom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a statue of Jurōjin, God of Longevity and Wisdom, by unknown artist. The statue shows an old man with a long beard sitting on a low platform. He wears a robe with a sash. The man has a shaved head and thick eyebrows. His mouth is open. He holds a staff in his right hand and a peach in his left hand. He sits with his right leg crossed over his left leg. The statue is on a wooden base with ornate carvings. The base has four legs. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory, wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
320 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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