Jizō Bosatsu

Japan

13th century

Not on view

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Ksitigarbha
Title: Jizō Bosatsu
Period: Kamakura period (1185–1333)
Date: 13th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Wood; painted
Dimensions: H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1925
Object Number: 25.223.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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