晚明清初 犀角雕達摩坐像|Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (Chinese: Damo)
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17th century · Rhinoceros horn · Asian Art
The bald head, meditative posture, and monastic clothing identify this figure as Bodhidharma, the Indian monk credited with founding the Chan (or Zen) tradition of East Asian Buddhism.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Rhinoceros horn
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2011
