Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing

12th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm) Base: 2 5/8 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (6.7 x 23.5 x 18.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing

Date

12th century

Period

Heian Period, Fujiwara Era

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Wood with traces of lacquer

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm) Base: 2 5/8 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (6.7 x 23.5 x 18.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon

Accession Number

1996.209

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