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The Buddha Shakyamuni, Five Past Buddhas, and Maitreya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow artwork with a red background. There are seven seated figures in a row. The central figure sits in the center. He has an ovoid halo around his head and a dot on top of his head. He sits in a meditation pose with his hands on his lap. There are three figures on either side of him. They each have the same ovoid halo around their head. The central figure's halo is smaller. Each figure sits on a platform and has their hands on their lap. Their legs are crossed. Each figure beside him wears a crown. The figures are outlined and accented with gold. There are inscriptions along the bottom. The ends of the artwork are darkened. The corners are dark. The image appears aged.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 15th century
Medium
Wood with red pigment, gold, and ink
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
597 × 168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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