Buddha

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Buddha

Early 20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

Featuring Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, this image once formed a set of five, or perhaps seven, banner paintings that were hung during the Buddhist ritual of Yeongsanjae, a ceremony performed on the forty-ninth day of a person’s passing to guide the soul to the most desirable heavenly destination, the Western Paradise.

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Object Details

Title:

Buddha
Standing Amitabha

Date:

Early 20th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

Medium:

Ink and color on paper; mounted as a hanging scroll

Dimensions:

Image only: 49 3/4 × 18 1/2 inches (126.4 × 47 cm) Mount: 7 feet 3 inches × 24 3/4 inches (221 × 62.9 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1956

Accession Number:

1956-22-3

Geography:

Made in Korea, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)

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