Photo of collection object Bodhisattva Manjusri (Monju Bosatsu) Seated on a Lion — Bodhisattva Manjusri (Monju Bosatsu) Seated on a Lion, Kamakura period, early 14th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, painting proper: H. 52.8 x W. 28.4 cm (20 13/16 x 11 3/16 in.) mounting and roller ends only, without suspension cord: H. 141 x W. 49.2 cm (55 1/2 x 19 3/8 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel, unknown.

Bodhisattva Manjusri (Monju Bosatsu) Seated on a Lion

Kamakura period, early 14th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color on silk
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Kamakura Period
Dimensions: painting proper: H. 52.8 x W. 28.4 cm (20 13/16 x 11 3/16 in.) mounting and roller ends only, without suspension cord: H. 141 x W. 49.2 cm (55 1/2 x 19 3/8 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel
Rights Statement: unknown
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