

The Buddha Descending from Trayastrimsa Heaven at Sankissa
The image depicts a painting of "The Buddha Descending from Trayastrimsa Heaven at Sankissa". The painting is rectangular with a brown border decorated with a black, yellow, and red pattern. The upper two-thirds of the painting shows a pink and orange sky with many small figures. Underneath the sky is a white building with a brown tiled roof. The lower third of the painting shows a blue background with white clouds. A central staircase with pink and white stripes descends from the building to a person in a red robe standing on the bottom step. The staircase is flanked by flying figures with wings. The bottom of the painting shows several small figures in a line facing the staircase.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Color on silk; framed
- Culture
- Thailand
- Dimensions
- 369 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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