Torso of the Buddha
c. 577
Asia: China
Not on View

Buddhism was introduced into China in the early years of the Common Era, at which time images of its founder, Buddha
Shakyamuni, began to be created. Although headless, this fine torso manifests a strong degree of abstraction and a penchant
for linear rhythm as seen in the folds of the robe.

Details

  • Title: Torso of the Buddha
  • Date: c. 577
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: 35-1/2 x 13-3/4 in. (90.2 x 34.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: The Norton Simon Foundation
  • Accession Number: F.1983.35.S
  • Copyright: © The Norton Simon Foundation

Object Information

Chinese Art from the Permanent Collection

  • Norton Simon Museum, 2004-06-18 to 2004-09-20
  • Pal, Pratapaditya, Asian Art at the Norton Simon Museum, Volume 2: Art from the Himalayas & China, 2003, no. 80 pp. 9, 122-123
  • Campbell, Sara, Collector Without Walls: Norton Simon and His Hunt for the Best, 2010, cat. 1304 p. 392

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