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Wooden Boy AttendantJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

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Painted wood sculpture of a standing robed figure with shaved head, eyes closed, hands tucked into a red monastic robe, mounted on a stepped rectangular base
Polychromed wood sculpture of a standing robed figure on a stepped rectangular base, shown in profile; remnants of red and cream pigment over carved layered robes, with a dark cap and pale face.
Polychrome wood sculpture of a standing figure seen from behind, wearing a robe with a braided center-back seam and toggle closures, with remnants of red, ochre, and black pigment on a rectangular wooden base.
Polychromed wood sculpture of a standing Buddhist monk figure in profile, wearing layered robes with heavily weathered red and cream paint, mounted on a dark rectangular base.

Unknown, Wooden Boy Attendant, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with Museum Funds, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Wooden Boy Attendant
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century
Medium
Carved wood with pigments
Dimensions
21 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 in. (54.6 x 21.6 x 15.2 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.206
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Miguk Pakmulgwan Sojang Hanguk Munwhajae (The Korean Relics in the United States). Seoul: Hangukkukjae Munhwa Hyo*phwoi (International Cultural Society of Korea), 1989.
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.