Standing Amitabha Buddha
This image of a standing Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, is a rare, dated example commissioned by the princely house of Rong, as indicated by the inscription on its sleeve. In the Ming dynasty, princely houses and their art acted as extensions of Ming imperial court in the provinces. Stylistically, the lotus pedestal, incised floral pattern on the robe, and conical protrusion on Amitabha’s head are continuations of features from bronze images made in the early Ming imperial workshop.
Artwork Details
- 明 銅鎏金阿彌陀佛立像
- Title:Standing Amitabha Buddha
- Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
- Date:1506
- Culture:China
- Medium:Gilt copper alloy
- Dimensions:H. 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
- Classification:Sculpture
- Credit Line:Lent by a private collection
- Object Number:2025.790a, b
- Rights and Reproduction:Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by Oi-Cheong Lee
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Accession Number: 2001.59
16th century
early 15th century
mid-16th century
15th century
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