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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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