Great Buddha Collection

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1,281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple Guardian statue. Japan

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

Nudist art: Buddha (b/w photo)
8632693 Nudist art: Buddha (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddha. Illustration for Nudist Art)

The Emperor Harsha pays Homage to Buddha, AD 645 (litho)
8661007 The Emperor Harsha pays Homage to Buddha, AD 645 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Harsha pays Homage to Buddha, AD 645)

Photocard, 1930s: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (coloured photo)
8671668 Photocard, 1930s: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon)

Statue of Buddha (litho)
8673392 Statue of Buddha (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Buddha. Illustration for Odham's Young People's Encyclopaedia (Odhams)

Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty, 1850
3507287 Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty, 1850; (add.info.: Seated Buddha from the Qing Dynasty in Golden Copper. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze)
6384217 Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Buddha subduing Mara (bronze) Sukhothai style

Head of Buddha, Sukhothai style, 13th-14th century AD (bronze)
6384222 Head of Buddha, Sukhothai style, 13th-14th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Head of Buddha (bronze) Sukhothai style, 13th-14th century AD

Buddha subduing Mara, Ayutthaya style, 15th century AD (sandstone)
6384219 Buddha subduing Mara, Ayutthaya style, 15th century AD (sandstone); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Buddha subduing Mara, sandstone, Ayutthaya style)

Crowned Buddha in meditation, Ayutthaya style, 15th-16th century AD (bronze)
6384218 Crowned Buddha in meditation, Ayutthaya style, 15th-16th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai

Standing Buddha, Ayutthaya style, 15th century AD (wood)
6384220 Standing Buddha, Ayutthaya style, 15th century AD (wood); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Standing Buddha, wood, Ayutthaya style, 15th century AD)

Han Yu presenting his Memorial (litho)
8661052 Han Yu presenting his Memorial (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Han Yu presenting his Memorial)

View of the Kandy Lake and Sacred Temple of the Tooth (b/w photo)
8637037 View of the Kandy Lake and Sacred Temple of the Tooth (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burma: Gigantic Reclining Figure of Buddha, Pegu (b/w photo)
8646133 Burma: Gigantic Reclining Figure of Buddha, Pegu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gigantic Reclining Figure of Buddha, Pegu)

Walking Buddha, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze)
6384226 Walking Buddha, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Walking Buddha (bronze) Sukhothai style, 14th century AD

Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 13th-14th century AD (bronze)
6384224 Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 13th-14th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Buddha subduing Mara (bronze) Sukhothai style

The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving)
3330754 The temple of Bodh Gaya (engraving); (add.info.: The temple of Bodh Gaya, an example of Hindu craftsman, marks the spot where Buddha was inspired to found the religion which bears his name)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Colombo, Buddhist Temple (coloured photo)
8671485 Real Photographs, c.1939: Colombo, Buddhist Temple (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombo, Buddhist Temple)

Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of boundless life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality
542734 Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of boundless life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality. 18th century (Tibetan bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Buddha, Pari Nirvana episode. 18th century (Japanese manuscript scroll)
542686 Death of Buddha, Pari Nirvana episode. 18th century (Japanese manuscript scroll); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Great Buddha
Marco Tagliarino

Prasenajit of Kosala (Oudh) pays a Visit, BC 520 (litho)
8661026 Prasenajit of Kosala (Oudh) pays a Visit, BC 520 (litho) by Hargrave Martin, C. (fl.1912-1919) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prasenajit of Kosala (Oudh) pays a Visit, BC 520

Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho)
8661017 Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Buddhas of Bamyan, Bamyan valley, Hazarajat region, central Afghanistan, seen here in the 19th century
6428088 The Buddhas of Bamyan, Bamyan valley, Hazarajat region, central Afghanistan, seen here in the 19th century. The statues were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Head of Buddha, Sukhothai style, 13th century AD (stucco)
6384225 Head of Buddha, Sukhothai style, 13th century AD (stucco); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Head of Buddha, stucco, Sukhothai style, 13th century AD)

Burma: Large Figure of Buddha on Shwe Dagon Platform, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8646117 Burma: Large Figure of Buddha on Shwe Dagon Platform, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anathapindaka's Great Act of Charity, BC 483 (litho)
8661023 Anathapindaka's Great Act of Charity, BC 483 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anathapindaka's Great Act of Charity, BC 483)

Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum
531692 Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hotei Smoking his Pipe, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)
5859844 Hotei Smoking his Pipe, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu), c.1814 (colour woodblock print (album sheet)) by Hokusai

Buddha with Naga-Kalika. Gandhara, 2nd century A.D ( Stone)
GNG5283184 Buddha with Naga-Kalika. Gandhara, 2nd century A.D ( Stone); (add.info.: National museum of India, Delhi. Loan from Mayo College museum, Ajmer. India.); Godong

Japan, Tokyo, Kamakura, Kotokuin Temple, The Great Buddha, Hand Detail

Great Buddha (Daibutsu), Kamakura, Tokyo, Japan

Japan, Kamakura, The great Buddha

Buddhist chaitya, mid-10th century AD (sandstone)
7394152 Buddhist chaitya, mid-10th century AD (sandstone) by Cambodian, (10th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: sandstone, Material: sandstone)

Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni, c. 3rd century AD (dark grey schist)
7394093 Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni, c. 3rd century AD (dark grey schist) by Pakistani School, (3rd century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: dark grey schist)

Tathagata Buddha, late 1800s (hanging scroll; ink and colour on paper)
XOS5888236 Tathagata Buddha, late 1800s (hanging scroll; ink and colour on paper) by Korean school, (18th century); 214x69.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Korea)

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The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) in Kamakura, Tokyo, Japan is a magnificent sight that captivates visitors from all over the world. Standing tall and proud, this iconic Buddhist chaitya dates back to the mid-10th century AD and is made of exquisite sandstone. Another remarkable piece in this collection is the Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni, crafted around the 3rd century AD using dark grey schist. Its intricate details and serene expression showcase the mastery of ancient artisans. Moving forward in time, we encounter Tathagata Buddha, a hanging scroll from the late 1800s. This ink and color on paper artwork depicts a tranquil figure exuding wisdom and enlightenment. Head of Prajnaparamita takes us back to the late 12th-early 13th century with its grey sandstone composition. The delicate features carved into this sculpture convey a sense of profound spirituality. Traveling beyond Japan's borders, we find ourselves admiring the Medicine Buddha Mandala painting from Nepal. Vibrant colors blend harmoniously to create an enchanting representation of healing energy. A sandstone masterpiece awaits our gaze as we stumble upon Buddha in meditation from the 13th century AD. The intricately carved folds of his robe seem almost lifelike as he peacefully contemplates existence. Intriguingly preserved through centuries, we discover a head of a Buddha image dating back to the 16th-17th century. Crafted meticulously out of sandstone, it serves as an enduring testament to artistic skill across generations. Participating in history itself brings us face-to-face with a relief depicting Buddha's death between 100-300 AD. This fragment offers glimpses into ancient storytelling techniques while honoring one of Buddhism's most significant moments. Gilded copper adorned with colored glass catches our attention next as we examine detail within Buddha Shakyamuni, created between 1475-1525.