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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
Museum record:
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