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Buddha by Enkū

Buddha

Edo period, 17th century

Wood

Tokyo National Museum

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A carved wooden sculpture of a standing Buddha figure with a serene expression and simple robes. A carved wooden sculpture of a standing Buddha figure with a serene expression and simple robes. Roughly-hewn and bearing a gentle smile, this sculpture was created by the travelling monk Enku. It reflects the idea of finding the spirit of a sacred deity residing in a tree." Donor: Gift of Mr. Tokita Chikara

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sculpture figure buddha centered symmetry strong verticals shallow space frontal view religious figure wood carving statue blush pink umber

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