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Assembly of Buddhist Deities

석가모니설법도 [釋迦牟尼說法圖]

1846

Korea, Joseon dynasty

(1392–1910)
Medium
handscroll; ink and color on silk
Measurements
Overall: 78 x 216 cm (30 11/16 x 85 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Director's Contingent Fund 1918.541
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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The inscription below, even though partly erased, tells us that the painting was hung in the monks’ residential hall.

Description

The central deity in this Buddhist painting is Sākyamuni Buddha, given that he is displaying the earth-touching hand gesture. He is surrounded by several bodhisattvas and disciples. The inscription below, even though partly erased, tells us that the painting was created in 1846 and was hung in the monks’ residential hall.
A horizontally oriented ink and color painting on silk depicts nine figures amidst swirling clouds. Centrally, a golden-skinned figure with a rounded head protrusion and chest emblem sits cross-legged in red robes. To the left and right, four seated figures in ornate headpieces hold flowers, framed by circular halos. Behind them, four figures with shaved heads stand before green halos. Muted red and green tones dominate. Damage appears at upper right.

Assembly of Buddhist Deities

1846

Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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