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The deity Indra (Taishakuten), one of a pair
The deity Indra (Taishakuten), one of a pair

The deity Indra (Taishakuten), one of a pair

Place of OriginNara, Japan; Nara
Dateapprox. 730-750
PeriodNara period (710-794)
MaterialsHollow dry lacquer
DimensionsH. 62 in x W. 15 1/2 in x D. 26 in, H. 157.5 cm0 x W. 39.4 cm x D. 66 cm (overall)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65S12.a-.b
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Gallery 26
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Video: Bonten and Taishakuten (Part 1 of 2): http://youtu.be/gZt9a6MPykY
Video: Bonten and Taishakuten (Part 2 of 2): http://youtu.be/T7uKnNLA_7A

Samuel Morse of Amherst College discusses a pair of matched Japanese Buddhist dry lacquer sculptures, deemed masterpieces in the Asian Art Museum's collection. A lecture presented by the Society for Asian Art on April 17, 2015.