Infant Buddha Taking His First Step
Possibly 17th century
Physical Qualities
Metal alloy, traces of gilt, 19.5 cm. (7 11/16 in.) OH
Credit Line
Frank J. and Elizabeth L. Goodnow Collection
Object Number
1942.70.206
Notable incidents in life of the Historical Buddha, from his birth, through childhood, youth, adulthood, old age and death, were important in the dissemination of the faith through oral, literary and artistic traditions. This figure depicts one of the Eight Great Events of Buddha's life, when, just after his birth, he was able to stand and walk instead of showing the helplessness of an ordinary baby.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 1942; Elizabeth L. Goodnow, Baltimore
Frances Klapthor, BMA, "The Devotional Art of Tibet," May 14, 2007-January 20, 2008.
Markings: None.
