File:China, Hebei province, Southern Xiangtangshan caves, Northern Qi dynasty - Standing Disciple Mahakasyapa Holding a Cylindrical Reliquary - 1972.166 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif
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Standing Disciple Mahakasyapa Holding a Cylindrical Reliquary
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| Title |
Standing Disciple Mahakasyapa Holding a Cylindrical Reliquary |
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| Object type | sculpture | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
Mahakasyapa, the disciple of Shakyamuni, is presented with closed eyes in an expression of meditative concentration. He is holding a reliquary for the Buddha's ashes, which symbolize the Buddha entering final spiritual attainment (nirvana) at death. The artistic simplicity exemplifies the spiritual content of this figure. |
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| Date | circa 550 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Limestone with traces of pigment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Overall: 116 x 33 x 25 cm (45 11/16 x 13 x 9 13/16 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chinese Art |
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1972.166 |
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| Place of creation | China, Hebei province, Southern Xiangtangshan caves, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1972.166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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