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A cast figure of a bodhisattva personifying transcendent wisdom. He sits on a lion in a Chinese position, ‘Bhadrasana’, with both legs hanging. His hands are in ‘anwei yin’, or ‘vitarka mudra’, which is the gesture of explanation, with the thumb touching the middle finger. He wears a diadem, a celestial scarf and a draped robe, adorned with jewellery on his bare chest. The figure rests on a four-legged base with scrolled apron. Some gilding remains. The inscription 'Indian Deity' written in gold pigment on base was probably added by the previous owner. The work is probably a pair with 472.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Wenshu, Bodhisattva Manjusri

Date

18th C–19th C

Medium

bronze & gilt

Measurements

H 30.5 x W 19 x D 10 cm

Accession number

455

Acquisition method

purchased by the Horniman Museum

Work type

Sculpture

Horniman Museum and Gardens

100 London Road, Forest Hill, Greater London SE23 3PQ England

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