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Bodhisattva Manjusri (Monju Bosatsu) Seated on a Lion

Kamakura period, early 14th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Century

14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 52.8 x W. 28.4 cm (20 13/16 x 11 3/16 in.) mounting and roller ends only, without suspension cord: H. 141 x W. 49.2 cm (55 1/2 x 19 3/8 in.)

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