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<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.209_PS5.jpg)
Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.209_PS5.jpg)
<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.209_PS5.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.209_PS5.jpg)

<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail01.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail01.jpg)

<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail02.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail02.jpg)

<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail03.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail03.jpg)

<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail04.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail04.jpg)

<em>Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing</em>, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail05.jpg)

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing, 12th century. Wood with traces of lacquer, 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon, 1996.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CONS.1996.209_1996_xrs_detail05.jpg)

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Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru), the Buddha of Healing

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MEDIUM Wood with traces of lacquer
  • Place Made: Japan
    • DATES 12th century
    PERIOD Heian Period, Fujiwara Era
    DIMENSIONS 21 1/4 (without tenon) x 8 x 6 1/2in. (54 x 20.3 x 16.5cm) Base: 2 5/8 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (6.7 x 23.5 x 18.1 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1996.209
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Dr. Helen Boigon
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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