

Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha
The image depicts a painting of the "Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha" by an unknown artist. The painting shows a figure of a man with short black hair and a serene facial expression. He wears a robe with wide sleeves and a sash around his waist, and has bare feet. The figure stands on white clouds that are painted at the bottom of the image. The background of the painting is brown, with a decorative border around the edges featuring a gold and blue pattern. The border consists of a thin black line on either side, with a wider section of blue and gold design. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and white dominating the image. The painting appears to be an Asian-style artwork, likely created on silk or another fabric material.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 15th–16th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 397 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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