達摩

二十世紀初

無款

Bodhidharma

Early 20th century

No mark

H 26.6 cm

P394

石灣藝人最喜歡塑“隻履歸西”的達摩像，因為衣褶簡單，便於塑造；若頭戴斗篷，就不必塑耳；雙手籠袖，或塑一履，或手也可不塑；衣腳拖地，僅塑一足，有時連一足也不塑。雖然塑造工藝較為簡單，但達摩為題材的塑像非常受歡迎，因此藝博館藏品中也有一定數量達摩塑像。

參考：澳門藝術博物館館藏達摩陶塑

The figure of the Bodhidharma “returning to India with just a single straw sandal” is a favourite subject of the artists of Shiwan because of the simplicity in moulding the figure’s clothes. The Bodhidharma wore a mantle that covered much of his body, making it unnecessary to sculpture his ears, hands, and feet. Despite their simplicity however, the statues of Bodhidharma are very much welcomed. For this reason, the Macao Museum of Art keeps a number of them in its collection.

References: Bodhidharma Pottery Sculpture Collected by the Macao Museum of Art