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Monk Holding a Lotus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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