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The Jina Buddha Amitabhalate 18th - early 19th century

On view:
Resnick Pavilion, Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia
Lacquered wood sculpture of a seated figure in cross-legged meditation pose, with worn black and gilt surface revealing brick-red and raw wood beneath
Lacquered wood sculpture of a seated Buddha in lotus position, hands resting in dhyana mudra, wearing layered monastic robes with carved drapery folds; darkened black and red lacquer surface shows extensive flaking to reveal reddish underlayer, with curled ushnisha atop the head.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Jina Buddha Amitabha
Place Made
Vietnam
Date Made
late 18th - early 19th century
Medium
Lacquer on wood core
Dimensions
28 x 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (71.12 x 46.99 x 34.29 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Chester and Mrs. Wanda Chang in memory of their son, Chester Clarence Chang
Accession Number
M.2005.108.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Little, Stephen, Tushara Bindu Gude, Karina Romero Blanco, Silvia Seligson, Marco Antonio Karam. Las Huellas de Buda. Ciudad de México : Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, 2018.
  • Little, Stephen, and Tushara Bindu Gude. Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art across Asia. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2025.