Amitābha Buddha from Hancui
The Amitābha Buddha or Amitabha Buddha is an enormous Buddhist statue that was originally located in Hancui village in Hebei province, northern China. Dating to the 6th Century AD, it was given to the British Museum by the Chinese Government in 1938.
| Amitābha Buddha | |
|---|---|
The Amitābha Buddha on display at the British Museum | |
| Material | Marble |
| Size | 5.8 m high, 2 m wide |
| Created | 585 AD |
| Present location | British Museum, London |
| Registration | OA 1938.7-15.1 |
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