Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog number |
66.37 |
Artist |
Unknown |
Title |
Standing Buddha |
Date |
618-906 |
Object Name |
Figurine |
Description |
This standing figure of the Buddha is likely a depiction of the Buddha of the Future or Maitreya Buddha. Maitreya Buddha is shown in the world, wearing elaborate jewelry, crowns, robes, and other royal adornments. This piece is cast with a loop on the back to be worn as a protective talisman or secured to an alter arrangement. This Buddha wears the monk's robes as well as a girdle and sash, with a hint of an ornamental garland around his legs, shoulders, and head. A jeweled necklace hangs from his neck, the ushnisha atop his head is pronounced and jewel-shaped and surrounded by a crown. Reference: Winter, Amy H., with Xiaoping Lin (eds.), "The Light of Infinite Wisdom: Asian Art from the Godwin-Ternbach Museum and Other Collections," Queens College, CUNY, 2003. |
Medium/Material |
Bronze |
Dimensions |
H-3.125 W-1.125 inches |
Year Range from |
618 |
Year Range to |
906 |
Exhibition and Publication History |
* "The Light of Infinite Wisdom," GT-M, 10/15 - 12/20/2003, A. Winter, X. Lin, Curators, #8, ill., p.11. |
Culture |
Chinese |