Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935) / 676–935
Plaque with the Image of Medicine Buddha Triad
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Plaque with the Image of Medicine Buddha Triad as metalwork (Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935) · 676–935).
The plate was created by hammering softly from the back of the metal sheet. This technique is called repoussé.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this metalwork as embossed copper plate covered with gold leaf.
The museum's collection notes: This plate features an embossed image of the Medicine Buddha flanked by two attendants. The Medicine Buddha, a doctor who cures aliments with Buddhist teachings, is usually represented holding a bowl of medicine in the palm of one hand.
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The Cleveland Museum of ArtPlaque with the Image of Medicine Buddha TriadOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.