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This painting is by an unknown artist from Korea. Painting of the Buddha Amithaba with ten disciples, four bodhisattvas, and the Guardian Kings of the four directions. Behind Amithaba and to his left and right are two Buddha figures, with disciples top left and right. Immediately on the right of Amithaba is Kasyapa, with Ananda in a corresponding position on the left. To the right of Kasyapa is the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. To the left of Ananda is Jijang, the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. Standing at the front are four bodhisattvas. On the extreme centre left of the painting is Vaisravana, Guardian King of the North, with below him another Guardian King. The other two Guardian Kings are on the right in corresponding positions.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Painting of the Buddha Amithaba

Date

1392–1897

Medium

pigment on textile

Measurements

H 127.5 x W 175.5 cm

Accession number

nn19334

Acquisition method

unknown acquisition method

Work type

Painting

Horniman Museum and Gardens

100 London Road, Forest Hill, Greater London SE23 3PQ England

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