Arhat Abheda

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Arhat Abheda

c. 18th - 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese or Tibetan

An 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.

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Object Details

Title:

Arhat Abheda

Date:

c. 18th - 19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese or Tibetan

Medium:

Colors on cloth

Dimensions:

Image: 39 x 27 1/2 inches (99.1 x 69.9 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1961

Accession Number:

1961-158-1

Geography:

Made in China, Asia or made in Tibet, Asia

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