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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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