Origin Location | China |
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Date Range | 1400 - 1499 |
Lineages | Buddhist |
Material | Metal, Mercuric Gild, Precious Stone |
Collection | Rubin Museum of Art |
Classification: Person
Shakyamuni Buddha (Tibetan: sha kya tu pa, sang gye. English: the Enlightened One, Sage of the Shakya Clan).
Sanskrit: Buddha Shakyamuni Tibetan: Sang gye sha kya tu pa
The throne base and throne back are clearly in a Tibetan style and origin. The Buddha figure however has the Yongle Emperor of China mark on the front of the seat (1403-24). This Buddha figure was substituted for the original figure intended for this throne base and throne back.
Jeff Watt 2-2007