Head of Buddha Shakyamuni
shijiarulai foxiang 釋迦如來佛像
1368-1644 | Leo Wannieck
The technology of smelting iron was developed in China and already used for the production of weapons in the 6th century. At the time of the Ming dynasty, the Chinese also possessed the knowledge of casting iron, amongst other purposes for large-scale figures, primarily for religious rituals. The head comes from the art market and is without known provenance.
The technology of smelting iron was developed in China and already used for the production of weapons in the 6th century. At the time of the Ming dynasty, the Chinese also possessed the knowledge of casting iron, amongst other purposes for large-scale figures, primarily for religious rituals. The head comes from the art market and is without known provenance.
Collection:
Leo Wannieck
Time:
1368-1644
Entry Date:
1923
Object Name
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni
Material/technology:
Cast iron
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
East Asia: China, Korea, Japan
Geography
Ostasien/China
Period
Ming Dynasty
Invs.
118341
