Historical Buddha
1766-1832
Scroll
Historical Buddha
1766-1832
Physical Qualities
Gilt metal alloy, mineral pigments, 17.6 cm. H
Credit Line
Frank J. and Elizabeth L. Goodnow Collection
Object Number
1942.70.734
Seated in earth-witnessing pose, swastika on chest
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 1942; Goodnow Collection, Baltimore; probably acquired by Elizabeth Goodnow in China, c. 1912-1913
"Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art," Christie's, Hong Kong, 12/1/2010, see lot 3064, a 16 3/4 in. high Figure of Amitayus, Kangxi Period, for a picture of the cache of small, rolled prayers in the interior cavity.
Robert D. Mowry, "The Buddha Maitreya Preching in hi Ketumati Paradise," Christie's, Hong Kong, May 30,2018, pp. 7-20, text accompanying lot 2801.
Robert D. Mowry, "The Buddha Maitreya Preching in hi Ketumati Paradise," Christie's, Hong Kong, May 30,2018, pp. 7-20, text accompanying lot 2801.
Markings: Dedication plate: no mark.
