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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
Museum record:
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