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尺寸：像高76.2 cm 底座高31.8 cm
年代：17-18世纪 江户时代
质地：木雕彩绘金箔, Wood with lacquer, gold leaf, and cut gold (kirikane) and metal
风格：日本
来源：纽约大都会博物馆
参阅：外部链接1 外部链接2
鉴赏：
这是一组极其精美的木雕彩绘西方三圣群雕中的观音势至菩萨像；画面右侧为西方三圣之一的观世音菩萨；观音菩萨手捧莲台（已失），跣足立于莲台之上。与观音菩萨相对应的左侧为西方三圣之一的大势至菩萨；双手合掌，跣足立于莲台之上。二位菩萨装饰精美繁复、华丽庄严。这组动作是观音势至菩萨在接引亡人往生净土时的经典身姿。通常他们的身后是阿弥陀佛为主尊的盛大接引队伍；诸大菩萨及天王护法等诸眷属前后围绕，观音势至菩萨阵前先导，浩浩荡荡前往接引亡人往生西方极乐净土的宏大场面。

This pair of bodhisattvas (2006.437a–e and .438a–e) was originally part of a sculptural group centering on Amida Buddha (Sanskrit: Amitabha), who presides over the Western Paradise. Seishi (Sanskrit: Mahasthamaprapta), who holds his hands in the gesture of adoration, once stood to Buddha’s right. His companion, Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokiteshvara), typically would have held a small lotus pedestal representing a throne for the deceased soul. The bodhisattvas have small, gentle faces with fleshy features and plump bodies that contribute to an androgynous impression. A sense of deep devotion is expressed in their slightly bent backs. Both wear long, flowing skirts that reach their dainty feet in rippling folds and scarves that partially cover their shoulders and fall to their legs. The large mandorlas (halos) that must have once shielded the deities’ backs are lost. {{ :大势至菩萨:002-3.jpg?direct&600 |}