Accession Number1986/2.49
TitleBodhisattva Mañjusri (J. Monju Bosatsu) seated on a lion
Artist(s)JapaneseArtist NationalityJapanese (culture or style)Object Creation Date18th century (?)Medium & Supportema, ink and color on wood panelDimensions 28 3/4 in. x 14 1/4 in. ( 73.03 cm x 36.2 cm )
Credit LineFrom the collection of Harold Phillip SternPhysical DescriptionThis depiction of Monju (Sanskrit: Mañjuśrī), the bodhisattva of wisdom, shows him seated on his typical lion mount, holding a vajra sword and lotus, upon which rests a sutra scroll. While most of the pigments have deteriorated with age, the brightly colored lotus and dappled skin of the lion suggest the original vibrant colors of the image.
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Keywords
Buddhism
bodhisattva
lotus (motif)
swords