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Shōtoku Taishi at Sixteen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts Shōtoku Taishi at Sixteen. The painting shows a tall figure with two smaller figures on either side. The central figure has pale skin, dark hair, and wears a brown robe with red lining and a pattern; the robe has long sleeves. The central figure holds a string of prayer beads in both hands. The two smaller figures on either side have dark hair and wear brown patterned robes. The figure on the left holds a book. The figure on the right holds a staff. The background of the painting is dark brown, with a border featuring a tan and brown floral pattern.

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437 × 893 px
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