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Jurōjin, God of Longevity and Wisdom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a statue. The statue depicts an older man with a bald head and a long beard sitting cross-legged. He is wearing a robe that covers both shoulders. His left hand rests on his knee and his right hand rests on a staff. His face is smiling. The statue is on a black base. The background is gray. The title of the work is "Jurōjin, God of Longevity and Wisdom" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
374 × 625 px
Museum record:
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