Deity
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Deity

TitleDeity
Date1100s 12th century
MediumMagnolia wood with traces of color
ClassificationSculpture
OriginJapan, Heian period (794–1185) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDeity, 1100s. Japan, Heian period (794–1185). Magnolia wood with traces of color; overall: 100 cm (39 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1954.373
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Deity” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1100s. It is executed in magnolia wood with traces of color and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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