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Kashyapa

Made in Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Tang Dynasty (618-907), 618-907

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Marble
21 5/8 x 7 3/16 inches (55 x 18.3 cm)

* Gallery 233, Asian Art, second floor

1927-20-11

Purchased with Museum and Subscription funds, 1927

Label

Kashyapa was one of the principle disciples of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. After Shakyamuni's death, Kashyapa became the leader of his disciples.

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