Manuscript Cover with Enshrined Sakyamuni Buddha with Hand in Earth Touching (Bhumisparsha) Mudra
Unknown
15th century
Medium
Wood with traces of gilding
Dimensions
25.2 × 70.8 × 3.9 cm (9 15/16 × 27 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.)
Classification
wood
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
109586
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...