East Asian Art Buddhist Triad Made in Japan, AsiaMuromachi Period (1392-1573), 1392-1573 Artist/maker unknown, Japanese Ink and colors on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll Currently not on view 1928-120-1 Gift of Mrs. Samuel Bettle, 1928 |
LabelAt center is the Shaka Buddha, attended by the bodhisattvas Fugen and Monju. Fugen rides a six-tusked white elephant, the six tusks symbolizing the six senses, and the color white, purity. Monju rides a guardian lion. |
