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© the artist.
This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced for other purposes without the prior permission of University Art Collection, The University of Sydney and the copyright holder. |
| Collection |
University Art : Artwork, Asian |
| Object Category |
Print - Reproduction print |
| Name / Title |
The Refinement of Material Life |
| Alternate |
Wu Yu Yu Le 五欲娱乐 |
| Production |
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| Description |
The image depicts the grandness of the three palaces that Gautama's father builds for him in order to prevent Gautama becoming a monk, a destiny that is prophesised by the Brahman diviners when the king has his new born baby’s horoscope read. |
| Media |
Lantern slide |
| Material |
glass |
| Measurements |
slide: 8.2 x 10.0 x 0.3cm
image: 7.1 x 6.8cm
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| History Notes |
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| The slide image is a reproduction of an original print produced in 1808 by the Chinese artist Yongshan Aisin-Gioro. The production date of the lantern slide is 1880-1930. |
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| Bibliographic Details |
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[Book] 2003. Shijia Rulai Ying Hua Shi Ji. 212.
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http://www.fosss.org/Book/ShiShiYuanLiu/wyyl.JPG
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| Credit Line |
Transferred from the Department of Asian Studies, The University of Sydney 2003 |
| Museum Number |
UA2010.27 |
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| Display Location |
Not on Display |
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