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Guanyin Seated on a Lotus Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Guanyin seated on a lotus throne by an unknown artist. The painting shows a central figure of a woman with a serene expression, sitting on a large red lotus flower with green leaves. The woman wears a crown adorned with red and black decorations and a green robe. She sits cross-legged on the lotus flower. Two smaller figures stand on either side of the lotus flower base. The figure on the left has a green and red body and the one on the right has a green body. The background of the painting features a mottled brown and gray color scheme, with some darker areas suggesting foliage or other decorative elements. The painting has a worn and aged appearance, with visible signs of deterioration around the edges. The overall style of the painting suggests it may be an example of Buddhist art.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink on silk
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
551 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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