Woodblock Print Item Number: 397/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woodblock print on off-white paper. Depicted in black ink is an image of Buddha seated cross-legged on a moon disk and lotus flower. His hands rest in his lap, holding a begging bowl with nectar. He is wearing a robe but his left shoulder and chest are exposed. He is surrounded by clouds, sun and moon.
Specific Techniques
Woodblocked printed, on traditional, handmade Tibetan paper.
Iconographic Meaning
Buddha Amitābha, the Buddha of Limitless Light, seated cross-legged on a moon disk and lotus flower, holding a begging bowl with nectar. He is wearing the saffron robes of a fully ordained monk and bears the signs of a Buddha (elongated ears and head protuberance).
Narrative
Collected by Arthur Gottschalk in 1974.
Item History
- Made in Kathmandu, Nepal ?
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Arthur W. Gottschalk and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk before July 5, 1977
- Received from Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) on July 5, 1977
What
- Name
- Woodblock Print
- Identification Number
- 397/5
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 24.1 cm, width 51.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Arthur W. Gottschalk and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk
- Received from
- Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kathmandu, Nepal ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before July 5, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on July 5, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0397/0005