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Pu Xian on Elephant

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A vertical, rectangular artwork depicting Pu Xian on an elephant. The artwork is predominantly brown with areas of red, black, and gold. The figure of Pu Xian sits on an elephant. Pu Xian is centered and wears a red robe with gold accents. A large, circular halo surrounds Pu Xian's head. The elephant's head is not visible, but its body and legs are shown. In the top portion of the artwork, a figure appears to be floating or flying. The artwork shows significant signs of aging, with faded and chipped paint. The artwork has a beige border on both sides.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll, fragment; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
281 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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