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Jizō Bosatsu

Hanabusa Itchō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Jizō Bosatsu" by Hanabusa Itchō, featuring a serene figure of Jizō Bosatsu. The figure sits cross-legged on a green lotus flower, which rests on pink clouds. The figure wears a red robe with pink lining and a white sash; the robe has green and gold trim. The figure holds a staff in the right hand and prayer beads in the left hand. The figure's face appears calm with closed eyes and a subtle smile. The figure sits in front of a gold ring with a black inner circle. The background of the painting is beige. The painting has a thick gold border with a repeating dark blue pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1667–98
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold paint on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
357 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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