Buddhism
The collection at the Chester Beatty charts the development and diversification of Buddhism as it spread from India into the wider reaches of Asia. Spanning the 8th to 19th centuries, these numerous works encompass Tibetan thangkas and ritual implements, Chinese imperial jade books, Japanese hanging scrolls, and Indian, Thai and Burmese illustrated manuscripts: myriad reflections of this major world religion.
Prayer wheel
18th or 19th century
Tibet
CBL Tb 1881
Highlights
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Bodhisattva Jizō
15th or 16th century
Japan
CBL J 12141 / 6
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Perfection of wisdom sutra
1317
Nepal
CBL InE 14002 / 6
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Extracts from the Pali canon and Story of Phra Malai
late 18th or 19th century
Thailand
CBL Thi 13283 / 6
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Prayer wheel
18th or 19th century
Tibet
CBL Tb 18814 / 6
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Perfection of Wisdom Sutra
1732
China
CBL C 10065 / 6
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Mandala of Vajrapani
18th or 19th century
Tibet
CBL Tb 18496 / 6