Hanging votive Buddhist plaque (Keman) with lotus pond design, one of a pair
Place of OriginJapan
Date1640
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsGilded copper with brass hangers
DimensionsH. 13 3/4 in x W. 14 3/4 in x D. 1 1/8 in, H. 34.9 cm x W. 37.5 cm x D. 2.9 cm
Credit LineGift of Geoffrey Dunn, in memory of his mother, docent Sammie Dunn
Object number2013.16.1
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribedSanmon Konpon Chudo Kan'ei juushichi nen (Mountain Gate Central Hall, Kan'ei 17)
1700-1800
approx. 1400-1425
perhaps 1800-1850
1600-1700
1800-1900
Late 17th century
