Chinese Buddha
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 19th century
Object NameBuddha
Mediumwood and gilt
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 535 × 330 × 250mm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 01
Object numberABDMS014530
About MeSeated Buddha of carved gilt wood on a lotus flower throne.He has a large urna or third eye on his forehead. The third eye is a symbol of the Buddha's enlightenment, that he is able to see the true nature of the world. His hands are on top of his lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation. The Buddha is seated in the padmasana or lotus position. This is the leg position of deep meditation.
Buddhism arrived in China around the 1st century AD, and introduced new types of art into China, particularly in the area of statuary. Receiving this distant religion, strong Chinese traits were incorporated into Buddhist art.
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Exhibitions
Possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
