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The Vimalakirti Sutra

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a two-page spread from a book. The left page is filled with gold text on a dark red background. The right page has a gold illustration on a dark red background. The illustration depicts a scene with multiple figures. The central figure sits on a throne-like chair. Other figures surround the central figure. The illustration includes various patterns and designs.

Artwork Details

Date
dated January 13, 1119
Medium
Handscroll; gold and silver on purple silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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