Accession Number
2017/2.110.1C

Title
Buddhist Figure - Flower Backdrop

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
gold paint on wood

Dimensions
21 in x 13 in x 4 in (53.34 cm x 33.02 cm x 10.16 cm)

Credit Line
Transfer from the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies

Physical Description
Gold-painted, teardrop-shaped backdrop with a hole in the center. An extrusion on the base of the element allows the piece to be connected to the flower base of the piece. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
statue

Additional Object Classification(s)
Ritual Object

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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