Statuette

Statuette by unknown artist. A small statue of a bald figure with a shaved head and a halo behind it. The figure is wearing a robe that drapes down to its feet. The right hand holds a staff with a flame-shaped object at the top, while the left hand is held in front of the body with the palm facing upwards. The statue stands on a round base with a lotus flower design. The figure has its eyes closed. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Porcelaneous ware with staff and halo of gold mounted on silver sticks (Satsuma ware, early)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 235 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original