Jina, 11th or 12th century
Jainexpand_more
Bronzeexpand_more
The Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Granum Fundexpand_more 98.246
Not on Viewexpand_more
This liberated being (Jina) is one of 24 teachers that Jain devotees worship. Standing on a lotus petal base in a meditative symmetrical posture, his nudity links him to the digambara (sky-clad) sect of Jainism. This small sculpture might have been part of a larger assemblage of 24 Jina sculptures, expressing the same concept as the devotional plaque currently installed next to it. Just like any other ritual bronze, this sculpture would have been rubbed with sandal paste and received regular lustrations of water, milk, curds, and clarified butter.
Details
- Title
- Jina
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 98.246
- Curator Approved
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