Tenjin (The God of Literature)

18th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Tenjin (The God of Literature), 18th century. Stone, 18 x 9 in. (45.7 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Andrew Dahl, 80.115.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tenjin (The God of Literature)

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Stone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

18 x 9 in. (45.7 x 22.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Andrew Dahl

Accession Number

80.115.1

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