The bodhisattva Manjushri
Manjushri was venerated in China as one of the first advocates of Buddhism. On Java, he was represented as a young man with bejewelled straps across his chest. This figure’s missing hands may once have made the gesture of turning the wheel of doctrine (dharmacakra mudra): this symbolizes the beginning of the cycle of Buddhist doctrine and enlightenment.
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The bodhisattva Manjushri
Manjushri was venerated in China as one of the first advocates of Buddhism. On Java, he was represented as a young man with bejewelled straps across his chest. This figure’s missing hands may once have made the gesture of turning the wheel of doctrine (dharmacakra mudra): this symbolizes the beginning of the cycle of Buddhist doctrine and enlightenment.
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Bruikleen van de Vereniging va ...... Dienst Nederlands-Indië, 1930)
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On loan from the Asian Art Soc ...... Dienst Nederlands-Indië, 1930)
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description
In China werd Manjushri vereer ...... istische leren en verlichting.
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Manjushri was venerated in Chi ...... st doctrine and enlightenment.
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identifier
AK-MAK-240
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Rijksmuseum
subject
title
De bodhisattva Manjushri
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The bodhisattva Manjushri
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created
c. 800 - c. 900
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ca. 800 - ca. 900
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extent
breedte 90 cm
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depth 60 cm
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diepte 60 cm
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gewicht 663 kg
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height 138 cm
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hoogte 138 cm
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weight 663 kg
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width 90 cm
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Collectie: Zuidoost-Azië, maritiem (collectie)
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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provenance
…; collection Aerchaeological ...... on loan to the museum, 1972’.
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temporal
9e eeuw
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9th century
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