Yakushi Nyorai

anonymous, c. 1300 - c. 1400

Yakushi, the Buddha of healing, is holding a medicine jar. His help can be sought for both spiritual and physical ailments. He is surrounded by his twelve heavenly generals. They protect Yakushi and his devotees. He is also accompanied to the left and right by bodhisattvas of the moon and sun, his servants.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1996-2
  • Dimensionsheight 107.5 cm x width 50.5 cm, height 191.5 cm x width 63.9 cm, width 684 mm, diameter 47 mm, diameter 24 mm, height 7.5 cm x width 72 cm x depth 8 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Yakushi Nyorai

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1996-2

  • Description

    Voorstelling van Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajaguru), de genezende boeddha. In houten doos.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1300 - c. 1400

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 107.5 cm x width 50.5 cm
    • height 191.5 cm x width 63.9 cm
    • width 684 mm
    • diameter 47 mm
    • diameter 24 mm
    • height 7.5 cm x width 72 cm x depth 8 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of C.E. van Rappard-Boon, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1996

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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