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Shaka (Shakyamuni), The Historical Buddha, Descending from the Mountains

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a hanging scroll painting. The painting has a yellow border with a green vine pattern and a black inner edge. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The figure depicted wears an orange robe. The robe has a gray section on the right shoulder. The figure has dark hair and a short beard and mustache. The figure has eyes closed and appears to be looking down. The figure's left arm is covered; the right arm is bare. The figure's right hand appears to be wrapped in cloth. The painting depicts Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, descending from the mountains.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
400 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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