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Collections

Unknown
Probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni), the Historical BuddhaTang dynasty, about 700-800 A.D.

On view:
Resnick Pavilion
Stone sculpture of a seated robed figure viewed from behind, with wave-carved topknot, draped robe, and lotus throne on a multi-sided base
Stone sculpture of a seated Buddha figure on an octagonal lotus base, robes rendered in flowing carved drapery, right hand raised with palm forward, ushnisha visible at crown, weathered gray surface.
Stone sculpture of a Buddhist figure, close-up view of the head and upper torso, with carved curling hair surmounted by an ushnisha, downcast eyes, and draped robes; smooth, pale stone surface with fine carved detail.

Unknown, Probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni), the Historical Buddha, Tang dynasty, about 700-800 A.D. (alternate view), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Trubner in memory of Henry Trubner and purchased with funds provided by Kelly and Robert Day, H. Tony and Marti Oppenheimer and the Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation, David Bohnett and Tom Gregory, Ric and Suzanne Kayne, Richard Merkin, M.D., Lenore and Richard Wayne, Sharon and Robert Blumenfield, Edgerton Foundation, Myron Laskin, Mary and Robert Looker, Nancy and Dick Riordan, and Mr. and Mrs. Hazelle Hickman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni), the Historical Buddha
Place Made
China
Date Made
Tang dynasty, about 700-800 A.D.
Medium
Carved marble with traces of paint and gilding
Dimensions
30 x 14 1/4 in. (76.2 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Trubner in memory of Henry Trubner and purchased with funds provided by Kelly and Robert Day, H. Tony and Marti Oppenheimer and the Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation, David Bohnett and Tom Gregory, Ric and Suzanne Kayne, Richard Merkin, M.D., Lenore and Richard Wayne, Sharon and Robert Blumenfield, Edgerton Foundation, Myron Laskin, Mary and Robert Looker, Nancy and Dick Riordan, and Mr. and Mrs. Hazelle Hickman
Accession Number
M.2007.111
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya; R. Brown; R. Fisher; G. Kuwayama; Amy G. Poster. Light of Asia: Buddha Sakyamuni in Asian Art. ed. Dean, Lynne. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984.
  • Xingyun, editor. Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts. Los Angeles: Buddha's Light Publications USA, 2018.
  • 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.

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