Item: Arhat/Sthavira (Buddhist Elder) - 16 Elders: Kalika
| Origin Location | China |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1400 - 1499 |
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Size | 78x50cm (30.71x19.69in) |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Silk |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
Appearance: Arhat
Gender: Male
Kalika, the Elder (Tibetan: du den, dra chen dzin. Sanskrit: Sthavira Kalika): the 4th arhat from the set of 16 great arhats.
"On the good continent of Jambudvipa is the noble elder Kalika, surrounded by 1,100 arhats; homage to the One holding gold earrings." (Sakya liturgical text).
The Sixteen Great Arhats are generally painted as a set. The full group would include the buddha Shakyamuni, the 16 arhats, the attendant Dharmatala, the patron Hvashang and the Four Guardians of the Directions - Vaishravana, Virupaksha, Dritarashtra and Virudhaka.
Jeff Watt 5-99
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Painting Set: Arhat/Sthavira (Yongle Style 1)
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Arhat/Sthavira: Kalika (Yongle Style)