Monju Bosatsu with Eight Sacred Sanskrit Syllables
Brown and tan artwork with gold trim depicts seated buddha figure surrounded by circle. Figure has dark skin and black hair. Figure wears jewelry and earrings. Figure sits on top of snake on bottom of circle. Eight white circles contain blue symbols on outside of inner circle. Outer edges have thin white line and a brown and green floral pattern.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid- to late 14th century
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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