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Buddha with Two Attendants

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a central figure with a large halo, surrounded by two smaller figures each with their own halo. The central figure has dark hair and a neutral expression. He wears a simple outfit with a sash around his waist. The two smaller figures have dark hair, and wear ornate headdresses and detailed outfits. They are positioned on either side of the central figure. The background of the painting features a gradient from black at the top to clouds at the bottom. A gold border surrounds the painting, with a patterned blue and gold frame on the outside.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
probably Japan
Dimensions:
432 × 625 px
Museum record:
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