Bodhidharma Crossing the Yangtze River
Figure of Bodhidharma
1800-1900 (made)
1800-1900 (made)
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Bodhidharma, or Da Mo (active AD 470-616), was an Indian monk who travelled to China in the 6th century bringing with him Buddhist scriptures, and is regarded as the founder of Chan Buddhism (Zen in Japanese).
He is often depicted standing on waves, in the moment of crossing the Yangzi River. Porcelain figures of Bodhidharma are very popular and were used on altars in households and temples.
He is often depicted standing on waves, in the moment of crossing the Yangzi River. Porcelain figures of Bodhidharma are very popular and were used on altars in households and temples.
Object details
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| Title | Bodhidharma Crossing the Yangtze River (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with white glaze |
| Brief description | Figure of Damo, porcelain with white glaze, Dehua, China, Ming-Qing dynasty, 1620-1720 |
| Physical description | Porcelain figure of Damo (Bodhidharma) standing on water waves, wearing a shroud and carrying a shoe in his hand, the base is concave and unglazed. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | Bodhidharma, or Da Mo (active AD 470-616), was an Indian monk who travelled to China in the 6th century bringing with him Buddhist scriptures, and is regarded as the founder of Chan Buddhism (Zen in Japanese). He is often depicted standing on waves, in the moment of crossing the Yangzi River. Porcelain figures of Bodhidharma are very popular and were used on altars in households and temples. |
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| Accession number | C.545-1910 |
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| Record created | August 15, 2008 |
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