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Amitabha Buddha
JAPAN; Kamakura period (1185–1333); Ink and color on silk; 98.4 x 41.9 cm; Asia Society Museum, New York, USA
This painting of Amitabha Buddha was once thought to be Korean due to the presence of the patterns on the robe, a common feature of Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) Buddhist art. However, the way the figure stands and the details in the image indicates that it is Japanese. Amitabha Buddha, wearing a loose monastic robe, stands with each foot on a lotus pedestal. The hands form the highest grade of the lowest class mudra. A faint mustache and beard can be seen on the face. There is speculation that this painting might have originally been part of a set of images showing the Amitabha Buddha Triad. |
