string(20) "edanmdm:fsg_F1974.15" Finial of Buddhist priest's staff (shakujo) - National Museum of Asian Art

Finial of Buddhist priest's staff (shakujo)

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At A Glance

  • Period

    1185-1333
  • Geography

    Japan
  • Material

    Bronze, wood
  • Dimension

    H (overall): 45.4 cm (17 7/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1974.15
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1974.15

Object Details

  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Spreading the Word (May 18 to November 12, 2018)
    Buddhist Art (May 9, 1993 to August 9, 2011)
    Buddhist Art (May 9, 1993 to September 21, 2004)
    Japanese Art (March 12, 1982 to November 3, 1986)
    Japanese Art (June 16, 1982 to September 28, 1982)
    Japanese Art (February 15, 1981 to March 3, 1981)
    A Decade of Discovery: Selected Acquisitions 1970-1980 (November 9, 1979 to May 22, 1980)
  • Origin

    Japan
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Ceremonial Object
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