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Guanyin and the sixteen luohans

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A circular artwork featuring a serene figure with a white face and black hair sitting on a lotus flower in a lush green and blue archway. The figure is surrounded by many other people, with one prominent figure being a woman with a serene expression. The dominant colors are beige, with browns and greens present throughout; red and white accents are also featured. The composition contains natural elements like trees, a fence and a bridge; the background behind the circle is off-white with a subtle light gray floral pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Round fan mounted as an album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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