Where Is Sun Bodhisattva (Nikkō Bosatsu)? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Sun Bodhisattva (Nikkō Bosatsu)?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 800. It's made from japanese nutmeg-yew wood with traces of color and gold. Dimensions: Overall: 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Japanese nutmeg-yew wood with traces of color and gold. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Japanese work, dating to c. 800. Made from japanese nutmeg-yew wood with traces of color and gold, it measures Overall: 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Japanese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 800. It's made from japanese nutmeg-yew wood with traces of color and gold. Dimensions: Overall: 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in.).

It's made from Japanese nutmeg-yew wood with traces of color and gold. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Sun Bodhisattva (Nikkō Bosatsu)

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