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Amida Buddha
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The leaf-shaped halo of this seated Buddha bears the rare, unusual icon of the three nirmana Buddhas, which represents a symbolic homage of the Buddhas of the past, the present, and the future—manifestations of the Buddha in infinite time and space.<br><br>Another interpretation is that the three figures without halos represent souls reborn in the Western Paradise thanks to Amida Buddha's divine intervention.
| Artist / Maker | China, Sui dynasty (581-618) |
|---|---|
| Date | 581–618 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Sui dynasty (581-618) |
| Medium | limestone with traces of polychromy |
| Dimensions | Overall: 51.4 x 20.3 cm (20 1/4 x 8 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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