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Buddha with Two Disciples

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rectangular panel with a rough surface. Three figures painted on the panel. The central figure is a man with a rounded face, earrings, and necklaces. He wears a blue head covering with gold trim and a white garment. Two smaller figures on either side. The left figure wears a dark-colored top and light-colored bottoms. The right figure wears a green garment and a blue head covering. All three figures face right. The background of the panel is tan, with some blue paint visible behind the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 6th–7th century
Medium
Pigments on mud plaster
Culture
China (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
Dimensions
599 × 514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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