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Welcoming Descent of the Bodhisattva Jizō

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular painting on a brown background. Figure of a man in a robe stands on a cloud. Man has dark hair and wears necklaces. He holds staff in right hand. Left hand holds an object. Large halo behind head. Two gold borders around image. Border on left and right is floral.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and cut gold on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
377 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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