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Lotus bowl with Buddha and arhats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white jade sculpture resembling a lotus flower bowl. The bowl has a wide, rounded body with a short stem base resembling a lotus flower. The bowl's body features carved petal-like designs. The bowl is adorned with several small human-like figures, likely representing Buddha and arhats, sitting around the bowl's body and top. The top of the bowl is shaped like a miniature lotus flower, with a seated figure at the very top. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, allowing the sculpture to be the focal point.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
542 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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