The Cosmic Buddha/ Freer Gallery of Art
Buddha Vairochana (Pilushena) with the Realms of Existence
China, probably Henan province, Northern Qi dynasty, 550--77
Limestone with traces of pigment
Freer Gallery of Art
Purchased for the Gallery on Christmas Eve 1923 from the Chinese dealer Shanfang Taku, Beijing
F1923.15
https://www.youtube.com/user/FreerSackler?feature=watch
ⓒ Freer Gallery of Art
鳴鶴在陰,其子和之。
我有好爵,吾與爾靡之。
--易經 風澤中孚
A crane is singing in the shade, with her chicks in chorus.
And I have an awesome Jue, which we can relish with.
--Classic of Changes
It was used for ceremonial purposes by the Chinese of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties.
--Wikipedia 歡迎光臨太朴草堂!讓我們一起細細品味華夏藝術和骨董之美。
Welcome to Taipu Hut!
Let's appreciate the profound beauty of Chinese arts and antiques together!
2013-11-23
The Cosmic Buddha/ Freer Gallery of Art
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