Buddhist Triad
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Muromachi Period (1392-1573)Date:
1392-1573Medium:
Ink and colors on silk; mounted as a hanging scrollDimensions:
Painting: 60 5/8 × 41 1/2 inches (154 × 105.4 cm) Mount: 8 feet 4 inches × 4 feet 4 1/2 inches (254 × 133.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1928-120-1Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Bettle, 1928
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Muromachi Period (1392-1573)Date:
1392-1573Medium:
Ink and colors on silk; mounted as a hanging scrollDimensions:
Painting: 60 5/8 × 41 1/2 inches (154 × 105.4 cm) Mount: 8 feet 4 inches × 4 feet 4 1/2 inches (254 × 133.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1928-120-1Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Bettle, 1928
Label:
This monumental painting depicts the historical Shaka Buddha, or Shakyamuni, seated on a lotus throne. He is accompanied by the bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) Fugen and Monju, who embody wisdom and benevolence, respectively. On the right side of the Buddha, Fugen rides a six-tusked white elephant, with the tusks symbolizing the six senses and its body’s white color representing purity. On the left side, Monju rides a spirited guardian lion. Together with their powerful animal companions, the two bodhisattvas attend to the Shaka Buddha and help uphold and disseminate his teachings.
This monumental painting depicts the historical Shaka Buddha, or Shakyamuni, seated on a lotus throne. He is accompanied by the bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) Fugen and Monju, who embody wisdom and benevolence, respectively. On the right side of the Buddha, Fugen rides a six-tusked white elephant, with the tusks symbolizing the six senses and its body’s white color representing purity. On the left side, Monju rides a spirited guardian lion. Together with their powerful animal companions, the two bodhisattvas attend to the Shaka Buddha and help uphold and disseminate his teachings.
