Figure Item Number: N2.1324 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing figure of Kwannon; figure is a male (a) holding a lotus flower (b) in one had and is depicted in a loose flowing garment. There is a small image of Amida in his crown. Dark finish with traces of gilt. Kwannon was an attendant to Amida Buddhas known as the "goddess of mercy" originally represented as a male. Halo (c).
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. before August 25, 1957
- Received from Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. (Donor) on August 25, 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- N2.1324 a-c
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- iron metal and gold metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and gilded
- Overall
- height 63.5 cm, width 15.2 cm, depth 14.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Fujiya Trading Company Ltd.
- Received from
- Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 25, 1957
- Acquisition Date
- on August 25, 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture; metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 80
- Accession Number
- 2172/0041 a-c