Indian and Himalayan Art Shakyamuni with 35 Confessional Buddhas Made in Tibet, Asiaor Mongolia, Asia c. 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Tibetan or Mongolian Colors on cloth Currently not on view 1961-149-4 Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Ristine, 1961 |
LabelBuddha Shakyamuni, the Buddha of the Present Earth (world) Cycle, is surrounded by thirty-four Confession Buddhas and his two main disciples, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana. This subject is popular in Tibetan painting and literature. |
