Manjushri
15th–16th century
Object PlaceTibet
Medium/TechniqueGilt copper, semi-precious stones, pigment, face painted with cold gold
DimensionsApproximately 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.13149
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
Collections
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
12th century
about 1400–50
about 950–1050
17th–18th century
17th century
18th century
14th century
17th century
about 14th century
about 13th century
2nd or early 3rd century A.D.