The Bodhisattva Monju

Exhibition information: There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.

Manjusri is shown here as a child, which symbolizes the purity of his wisdom. His withdrawn facial expression and the lucid form of his robe are similar to the style of Zen'en."

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Period/Century: Kamakura period, 13th century
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Material: Wood with gold and other pigment, gold leaf, and crystal
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Collection reference no.: C-23
Genre: Sculpture
Category: Sculpture > Buddhist sculpture > Bodhisattvas
Sculpture > By region > Japan
Sculpture > By media > Wood