Indian and Himalayan Art Arhat Abheda Made in China, Asiaor Tibet, Asia Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), c. 18th - 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Chinese or Tibetan Colors on cloth Currently not on view 1961-158-1 The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1961 |
LabelAn Arhat is one who has reached the end of the Eight-Fold Path, and has not only achieved perfection, but can teach others the way to perfection. Seated on a throne, Arhat Abheda holds his attribute, the chorten, which represents the presence of Buddha in the cosmos. Three Buddhas are at the top and three Dharmapalas (defenders of the Law) are at the bottom. |
