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Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Buddhist painting depicts a Bodhisattva sitting on a throne carried by a lion. The Bodhisattva has a green circular halo around their head. The Bodhisattva has long blue hair and is adorned with a crown, a necklace, and earrings. The Bodhisattva wears a colorful robe with red, blue, and gold details. A woman dressed in pink and blue walks to the left of the lion. The background shows a blue sky with clouds, a pagoda, and a red and gold ornate structure above the Bodhisattva's head. The throne has a red and blue design with gold accents. The lion has a blue and gold harness. Pink, yellow, and white flowers are on the green ground.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
288 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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