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Gubyaukgyi Temple: Fourteen-Armed Bodhisattva
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Gubyaukgyi Temple: Fourteen-Armed Bodhisattva
MYANMAR, Mandalay, Bagan; Early 12th century
This image of a Bodhisattva with 14 arms is painted on the left side of the east wall at the portico of Gubyaukgyi Temple. The Bodhisattva stands in tribhanga posture, wearing a three-leaf crown with fluttering ribbons attached to it, a dhoti, a striped stole, and jewelry. Slightly upturned lips and eyes make the figure appear both clever and compassionate. An oval-shaped nimbus and a mandorla are rendered behind the Bodhisattva. The hands hold implements including a lotus, a Dharma wheel, an axe, and a trident. The palms are painted red, which blends with the background. This bright, detailed image appears to have been influenced by the art of the Pala period (circa 8th-12th century). |
