Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix, second half 13th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Wood with polychrome, gold leaf, and inlaid crystalexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fund; purchase from the collection of Elizabeth and Willard Clarkexpand_more 2013.31.52a-c
On View in Gallery 220expand_more
The Buddhist deity Jizō Bosatsu stands on a lotus platform and holds a wish-granting jewel and staff. The statue still has some of its original gold leaf decoration and multicolor paint, and features crystal insets in its eyes, a common feature of sculptures from this period. Jizō is often portrayed as a traveling monk who crosses through the worldly spheres from heaven to hell, helping those who call his name.
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- Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix
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- 2013.31.52a-c
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