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Monju Bosatsu with Eight Sacred Sanskrit Syllables

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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