Photo of collection object A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho)
A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho), 1200s. wood with lacquer, polychromy, gold, and crystal eyes, Overall: 117.2 cm (46 1/8 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1988.53. CC0.

A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho)

1200s

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Japanese Art

A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho), 1200s. Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333). Wood with lacquer, polychromy, gold, and crystal eyes; overall: 117.2 cm (46 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1988.53 A fierce facial expression warns us not to cross this protective deity.

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