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Kshitigarbha

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Kshitigarbha, a Buddhist deity. The figure has an oval halo behind their head and shoulders. The figure has short black hair and wears a long robe with intricate designs. The robe is primarily green with gold trim and a pink undergarment visible at the bottom. The figure holds a staff in their right hand and a sphere in their left hand. The figure wears a necklace and a bracelet on their right wrist. The figure stands on a white ruffled cloth. The background of the image is dark brown. The image has a blue and gold patterned border on either side. The image has a blue and gold patterned top and bottom border. The image is framed by two thick black borders on either side.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 14th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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