明永樂 漆金木雕坐佛像|Seated Buddha

Unknown

dated 1411 · Lacquered and gilded wood · Asian Art

The Buddha is shown preaching with one finger of his right hand extended to call the earth to witness. A removable panel in the back reveals a cavity that contained a group of silks representing the five vital organs, together with seeds, symbolic objects, and prayers. One of these prayers includes a date corresponding to May 9, 1411, when the sculpture was dedicated.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated 1411

Medium

Lacquered and gilded wood

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 1942