a) figurine; black ascetic male seated with left knee raised, book held by left hand resting on it; black hollow metal; b) black wood carved pedestal; Buddhist image for household or personal use; possibly represents a disciple of the Buddha, could be Arhat or Lohan
Donor:
University Art Museum (UC Berkeley)
Collection place:
Japan
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines
Accession date:
1968
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Loans:
S1972-1973 #91: Southeast Asian Studies Department (UC Berkeley) (May 1, 1973–May 2, 1973)