Head of a Bodhisattva
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Period
14th century -
Geography
China -
Material
Cast iron with traces of polychrome and gilt -
Dimension
H x W x D: 26 x 19.8 x 16.8 cm (10 1/4 x 7 13/16 x 6 5/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1992.39a-b -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1992.39a-b
Object Details
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Provenance
?-1959Eugene Meyer (1875-1959) and Agnes E. Meyer (1887-1970), method of acquisition unknown [1]1959-1970Agnes E. Meyer inherited upon the death of her husband, Eugene Meyer [2]1970-1992Ruth Meyer Epstein (1921-2007), by descent from her mother, Agnes E. Meyer [3]From 1992The National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, bequeathed by Ruth Meyer Epstein in 1992 [4]Notes:[1] See note 4.[2] Eugene Meyer died in Washington D.C. on July 17, 1959. Upon his death, his wife, Agnes E. Meyer inherited the entirety of the couple's collection.[3] The object was part of the Estate of Agnes E. Meyer. Her daughter, Ruth Meyer Epstein inherited the work upon her death.[4] See Ruth Meyer Epstein’s Deed of Gift, dated July 9, 1992, copy in object file. This work is part of the Museum’s Freer Gallery of Art Collection.Research updated on June 27, 2024 -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Previous custodian or owner
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer ((1875-1959) and (1887-1970))Mrs. Ruth Meyer Epstein (1921-2007) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Meyer Epstein -
Type
Sculpture -
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