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Buddha Within a Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful painting of Buddha within a Stupa. The Stupa is yellow with multiple steps. The top of the Stupa has a red and gold design around Buddha. Buddha sits cross-legged on a platform at the top. Two white lions sit on either side of the Stupa near the bottom. The Stupa sits on a mountainous background with green, blue and white colors. There are several circular images around the Stupa. Each circular image depicts a person sitting cross-legged. There are small white Stupas with red tops on either side. The background of the painting is white. The painting has a detailed and intricate design. The artist's style is detailed and realistic. The painting represents Buddha within a Stupa.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
On silk (?) canvas
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
411 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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