Maker: Unknown
Portable shrine of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, made from lacquered wood, with gilt interior and gilt metal hinges and carrying loop. Oval cylindrical with two hinged doors.
Inside there is a carved wooden figure of Monju Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva Manjusri) sitting on a lion.
History note: Bought from the Temple at the British Embassy Jedo, Japan
Given by the Rev. E. R. Colby
Width: 5.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1863-05-12) by Colby, E. R., Rev
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1600
: 17th century or later
Hinges
composed of
gilt metal
Interior
composed of
gilt
Excluding Loop
Height 9.7 cm
Inscription present: almost illegible
Accession number: O.1-1863
Primary reference Number: 204591
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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