Amitayus
Object Label
With his hands on his lap in the posture of meditation, this Buddha might be identified as Amitayus. The Pure Land school of Buddhism worships Amitayus as the Buddha of the Western Paradise, a divine realm where his followers may be reborn. This image was made in China, but it borrows much of its look and symbolism from Tibet. Several Chinese emperors supported Tibetan-style Buddhist temples in China and sent gifts to monasteries in Tibet.
Caption
Amitayus, 15th century. Gilt bronze with traces of pigment, 13 x 9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (33 x 23 x 16 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arnold and Pamela Lehman, 2013.5.
Collection
Collection
Title
Amitayus
Date
15th century
Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Period
Ming Dynasty
Medium
Gilt bronze with traces of pigment
Classification
Dimensions
13 x 9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (33 x 23 x 16 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Arnold and Pamela Lehman
Accession Number
2013.5
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