Printing Block Item Number: 1223/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Printing block, with handle. A large rectangular press wood block with the Buddha of Long Life, sitting on petals and surrounded by halos, plants and clouds.
History Of Use
Tibetan style woodblock, for printing on textiles or paper. With handle, for traditional storage on shelves.
Iconographic Meaning
The carving depicts Amitāyus, the Buddha of Long Life. He is shown in Nirmāṇakāya state, holding a long-life nectar vase in his lap with both hands, sitting in full-lotus posture, surrounded by halos, plants and clouds.
Item History
- Made in Nepal
- Owned by Geraldine Van Der Beke before July 10, 1987
- Received from Geraldine Van Der Beke (Donor) on July 10, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan ?
- Previous Owner
- Geraldine Van Der Beke
- Received from
- Geraldine Van Der Beke (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nepal
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1223/0003