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Shakyamuni

Tibetan
17th century
Object Place: Tibet

Medium/Technique Distemper on cotton
Dimensions Overall: 76 x 50cm (29 15/16 x 19 11/16in.)
Storage: 172.3 x 66.6 x 11 cm (67 13/16 x 26 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of John Templeman Coolidge
Accession Number29.659
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsPaintings

DescriptionPainting without decorative borders, possibly originally in thangka format.

Image depicts scenes and miracles from the life of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. One of a set depicting the same subject. Possibly part of set with 26.242, 26.243, 26.244 and 50.3776.
InscriptionsSmall gold inscriptions identifying scenes and color notations under paint in Chinese. Extensive inscription on reverse.
Provenance1929, John Templeman Coolidge, Boston, MA; 1929, gift of Coolidge to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 7, 1929)