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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 |
Saving the Infant |
| Alternate |
Fo Jiu Ying Er 佛救婴儿 |
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| Description |
The image depicts the scene in which a demon surrenders an infant to Gautama. Being haunted by the craving for infant, the demon asks Gautama how he will survive if he stops eating infants. Gautama in turn replies that as long as the demon converts to Buddhism, he will no longer suffer from such hunger. |
| Media |
Lantern slide |
| Material |
glass |
| Measurements |
slide: 8.2 x 10.0 x 0.3cm
image: 7.1 x 6.7cm
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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/fjye.JPG
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| Credit Line |
Transferred from the Department of Asian Studies, The University of Sydney 2003 |
| Museum Number |
UA2010.29 |
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| Display Location |
Not on Display |
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