Parinirvana of Sakyamuni, the Historical Buddha, 1863, Harada Keigaku, Japanese, 1803 - 85, 38 5/16 x 16 15/16 in. ( x cm) (image)68 3/4 x 22 13/16 in. ( x cm) (without roller), Ink on silk, Japan, 19th century, This painting depicts the death of Sakyamuni, the historic Buddha, in 438 The Indian prince turned sage is shown lying on his side, having delivered his final teachings. Creatures from far and wide have come to bid him farewell, including the spirit of his mother, Queen Maya, who descends from the heavens (upper left).

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