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Tibetan
Wheel of the Law (18th century)
jade, garnet, silver, silver-gilt
41.0 × 25.2 × 14.1 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1927
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About this work
The Wheel of the Law represents the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth, known as samsara and the Buddha’s teachings, which show the path to enlightenment and escape from the suffering inherent in the cycle of samsara. The Buddha is said to have set the Wheel of the Law in motion when he gave his first sermon at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. It is considered one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, and Buddhist works of art often depict teachers and saints holding a Wheel of the Law, indicating their right to both teach and rule.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Tibet
Accession Number
2880A-D3
Department
Asian Art
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