Shaka, the Historical Buddha, Preaching on Vulture Peak
8th century
Medium/TechniquePanel; ink, color, and gold on ramie
Dimensions107.1 x 143.5cm (42 3/16 x 56 1/2in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.6120
On View
Not on viewClassificationsPaintings
Collections
ProvenanceOriginally owned by Tôdai-ji, Nara. 1886, sold by Kiryû kôshô kaisha to William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926) [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects (including 11.6120) at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects (including 11.6120) at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
mid-19th century
first half 19th century
first quarter 18th century
late 19th century
late 17th to early 18th century
late 17th or early 18th century
late 18th century
late 18th century
first half of 18th century
8th century
mid 18th–mid 19th century