Bishamonten

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Bishamonten

Alternate Title: 毘沙門天立像

Japan, circa 1250, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
Sculpture
Wood, crystal, traces of polychromy and gilding
a) Figure: 22 x 12 x 5 1/2 in. (55.88 x 30.48 x 13.97 cm); b) Helmet: 3 3/4 x 6 x 5 in. (9.53 x 15.24 x 12.7 cm); c) Spear length: 21 7/8 in. (55.56 cm); c) Spear width: 1 1/2 in. (3.81 cm); d) Demon: 8 x 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (20.32 x 33.66 x 33.66 cm); Overall: 27 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (69.85 x 33.66 x 33.66 cm)
Gift of the 2002 Collectors Committee (M.2002.67a-d)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

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