Seven Star Buddha and Attendants

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Seven Star Buddha and Attendants

Late 19th - early 20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

This painting represents the Seven Star Buddha—the Buddha of Flaming Abundant Brightness—surrounded by seven standing Buddhas who are the cosmic representation of the seven stars of the Big Dipper. A particular feature of this work is that the seven Buddhas are identified by inscriptions written in the Korean language Hangeul on the borders of their robes.

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Object Details

Title:

Seven Star Buddha and Attendants

Date:

Late 19th - early 20th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

Medium:

Ink and color on cotton

Dimensions:

43 3/4 x 32 3/4 inches (111.1 x 83.2 cm) Mount: 47 7/8 x 36 7/8 inches (121.6 x 93.7 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1967

Accession Number:

1967-30-285

Geography:

Made in Korea, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)

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