Object Details
Culture
Japanese
Medium
Carved wood, gesso, pigment
Dimensions
18 1/4 x 17 3/8 x 13 1/2 inches (46.4 x 44.1 x 34.3 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired through the Friends of the Museum Purchase Fund
Object
Number
89.019
Ikko is one of the major disciples of Kobodaishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism in the Heian perio(…)
Ikko is one of the major disciples of Kobodaishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism in the Heian period. He is often portrayed as holding his hands together within his sleeves. This Muromachi portrait is of particular interest in its naturalistic rendition of details, such as the lively eyes and tightly closed thin lips, perhaps to imply his spiritual devotion to Buddhism.
