Standing Ananda holding a rosary
Standing Ananda holding a rosary

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Asian Art
Huo Pavilion

Standing Ananda holding a rosary

Chinese
Tang dynasty, 618–907
y1940-1
Ananda was the disciple and personal attendant of Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha. Ananda often accompanied the Buddha on his journeys and memorized the discourses he delivered to audiences. After the Buddha’s death, Ananda became known as the “Treasurer of Dharma” for his recounting of the Buddha’s teachings. Tradition holds that Ananda’s recitals became the basis for the early Buddhist textual canon. In this sculpture, he is posed as the faithful disciple, clothed in monk’s robes and holding prayer beads, his head tilted in an attentive expression.

Information

Title
Standing Ananda holding a rosary
Medium
Black marble
Dimensions
h. 60.0 cm., diam. 16.5 cm. (23 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
y1940-1
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Tang
Type
figurines
Materials
black marble
Subject
religious art, figures (representations)

Purchased by the Princeton University Art Museum, 1940.

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