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Replica of Heavenly Musician from Horyu-ji

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
camphor (hinoki) wood with traces of polychromy in vermillion red, verdigris green, gesso white, and soot black
Measurements
Overall: 53.7 cm (21 1/8 in.); Halo: 41.6 x 23.2 cm (16 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.); Figure: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Hanna Fund 1954.792
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A carved wood sculpture depicts a Heavenly Musician seated on a lotus, playing a pear-shaped lute. The figure has downcast eyes and a rounded hair protrusion. An ornate openwork screen with leaf and flame patterns rises behind, flanked by small bowls on lotus flowers. Traces of red and green paint remain on the weathered wood. A metal spike extends from the bottom.

Replica of Heavenly Musician from Horyu-ji

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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