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The Death of Buddha

Panel
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Panel of buff silk embroidered with coloured silks in many varieties of laid and couched work (some partially raised), satin and long and short stitches. There is also some couched gold thread.

The panel shows a depiction of the Death of Buddha. Buddha is shown reclining in a woodland setting surrounded by grief-stricken figures who pay homage. Above him are the heavens and at the bottom of the picture, there are many animals.

The picture is now framed and glazed and the original rollers at each end have been detached.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Death of Buddha
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk, framed and glazed
Brief description
Panel of buff silk embroidered with coloured silks, "The Death of Buddha", Japan, 19th century
Physical description
Panel of buff silk embroidered with coloured silks in many varieties of laid and couched work (some partially raised), satin and long and short stitches. There is also some couched gold thread.

The panel shows a depiction of the Death of Buddha. Buddha is shown reclining in a woodland setting surrounded by grief-stricken figures who pay homage. Above him are the heavens and at the bottom of the picture, there are many animals.

The picture is now framed and glazed and the original rollers at each end have been detached.
Dimensions
  • Height: 149in
  • Length: 86.75in
  • With frame weight: 316kg
  • Crate width: 4040mm
  • Crate height: 2450mm
  • Crate depth: 220mm
  • Crate weight: 316kg
Credit line
Given by Mrs N.B. Gibbins
Collection
Accession number
T.187-1957

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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