Description
This small sculpture shows Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Paradise and the focus of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism, which was popular across East Asia, including Korea. This deity is recognizable from its right hand raised palm out in a gesture that reassures viewers to have no fear.
Provenance
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Accession Number
1998.79
Medium
gilt bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 22.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm (8 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund
