Portrait of a Zen Master, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 15th century, Japan, Lacquer on wood with inlaid crystal eyes, Overall

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Portrait of a Zen Master, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 15th century, Japan, Lacquer on wood with inlaid crystal eyes, Overall (figure): H. 37 3/8 ( cm); W. 22 3/8 in. ( cm); D. 18 1/4 in. ( cm), Sculpture, The intense presence of a Zen master is achieved here by a focus on realism in the face, while the body, with its heavy robes flowing over the chair, is more conventionalized. Sculpted portraits were frequently venerated in the living quarters of Zen temples

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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