Tanjobutsu (New-Born Shakyamuni Buddha)

12th century or later

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Caption

Tanjobutsu (New-Born Shakyamuni Buddha), 12th century or later. Wood, 10 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 1/4 in. (26.8 x 10 x 5.7 cm) Height with base: 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm) Base: 2 3/4 x 4 5/16 in. (7 x 11 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.241. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tanjobutsu (New-Born Shakyamuni Buddha)

Date

12th century or later

Period

Late Heian Period or later

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

10 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 1/4 in. (26.8 x 10 x 5.7 cm) Height with base: 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm) Base: 2 3/4 x 4 5/16 in. (7 x 11 cm)

Credit Line

The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection

Accession Number

2004.28.241

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