清 壽山石雕達摩像|Bodhidharma

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19th century · Soapstone · Asian Art

Bodhidharma was the legendary sixth-century Indian patriarch who brought Chan, also known as Zen (after the Japanese transliteration), Buddhism to China. It was said that Bodhidharma magically crossed the great Yangzi River on just a reed. This sculpture successfully catches the confidence and calm of the legendary figure.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Soapstone

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015