Arhat Bakula
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese or Tibetan
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
or Tibet, Asia
Date:
c. 18th - 19th centuryMedium:
Colors on clothDimensions:
Image: 36 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches (92.7 x 64.8 cm) Frame: 1 1/4 x 39 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches (3.2 x 100.3 x 72.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
1961-149-2Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Ristine, 1961
Made in China, Asia
or Tibet, Asia
Date:
c. 18th - 19th centuryMedium:
Colors on clothDimensions:
Image: 36 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches (92.7 x 64.8 cm) Frame: 1 1/4 x 39 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches (3.2 x 100.3 x 72.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1961-149-2Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Ristine, 1961
Label:
An Arhat is one who has reached the end of the Eight-Fold Path, and has not only achieved perfection, but can teach others the way to perfection. Arhat Bakula, identified by the mongoose he holds, is the central figure, surrounded by some of his liberated disciples.
An Arhat is one who has reached the end of the Eight-Fold Path, and has not only achieved perfection, but can teach others the way to perfection. Arhat Bakula, identified by the mongoose he holds, is the central figure, surrounded by some of his liberated disciples.
