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Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting of Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva. The painting features a large central figure of a woman seated on a platform surrounded by lotus flowers and foliage. The woman wears a crown and a flowing robe with intricate designs. Her hands are placed on her lap. She sits on a platform or altar adorned with flowers and other offerings. A smaller figure stands to her left. The background includes trees, white clouds, and a brown sky. The painting has a gold border with a blue inner border. The overall color palette is muted with shades of brown, pink, green, and gold. The image conveys a sense of serenity and spiritual significance.

Artwork Details

Date
1593
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette