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Buddha Amitabha

mid-10th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
By dint of his vows, Buddha Amitabha helps those who call upon his name to be reborn in the Pure Land, also known as the Western Paradise, where he resides. The text below the image contains a prayer.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buddha Amitabha
  • Period: Five Dynasties (907–960)
  • Date: mid-10th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium:

    Woodblock print; ink on paper

  • Dimensions: Image: 12 13/16 x 9 3/16 in. (32.5 x 23.3 cm)
    Overall: 21 15/16 x 16 in. (55.8 x 40.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art