

Monk Holding a Lotus
A monk wearing a dark robe holds a lotus in his right hand. His left hand is on his chest. The monk's robe is dark brown with a black hem. He has a shaved head and a neutral expression. The background is blue with white and pink lotus flowers. The painting is on a beige surface with a rough texture. The monk stands on a blue ground with white and pink lotus flowers. The image is rectangular.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Pigments on mud plaster
- Culture
- China (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
- Dimensions
- 313 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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