Kozuka with Monju (Sk. Manjushri)

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description Monju (Sk. Manjushri) is a bodhisattva who was a disciple of the historical Buddha. He is associated with wisdom and is usually shown riding a lion. This depiction is quite playful.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions [Signature] On kozuka: 濵野親隨; [Translation] Hamano Chikayuki

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Hiraishi Chikayuki (Japanese, 2nd half 19th century) (Artist)

Period

2nd half 19th century (late Edo)

Medium

shibuichi, gold
(Arms & Armor)

Accession Number

51.756

Measurements

3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm) (l.)

Geographies

Japan, Tokyo (Edo) (Place of Origin)
Japan, Toyama (Place of Origin)
Japan, Takaoka (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View