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Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a painting of a seated figure. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower in a red and gold robe with a gold patterned shawl draped over their shoulders. A golden headdress adorns their head. A golden halo surrounds their head. The figure appears to be sitting on a brown background. A gold and green patterned border surrounds the painting. The border is rectangular with a thick black background on the left and right sides. A small ruler or measuring device is on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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