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Buddha Seated on Lotus Throne

Jiang Jun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Buddha Seated on Lotus Throne by Jiang Jun. The Buddha is centered, sitting cross-legged on a throne, with his right hand facing outwards and his left hand facing inwards. He wears a robe with folds visible on the arms and body. The figure sits on a lotus flower throne adorned with a large leaf design at the front, flanked by two smaller, rounded protrusions on either side. The Buddha is surrounded by a large halo composed of three rounded concentric circles. The background behind the halo features a dark color with lighter-colored floral patterns on either side. The image has a predominantly dark color scheme with lighter-colored details and gold accents on the halo and throne. The overall composition is symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
377 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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