Amitayus
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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.
MEDIUM
Gilt bronze with traces of pigment
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
- Possible place made: China
- Possible place made: Tibet
DATES
15th century
DYNASTY
Ming Dynasty
PERIOD
Ming Dynasty
DIMENSIONS
13 x 9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (33 x 23 x 16 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2013.5
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Arnold and Pamela Lehman
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