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Bodhisattva with Double Halo

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a painting of a Bodhisattva with a double halo. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower with right hand raised in front of the chest and left hand resting on the knee. The figure wears a crown and long robes. The background is dark with lighter colored swirling patterns throughout. The figure is surrounded by a double-lined rectangular border. The painting has a thick border around it with decorative designs that get darker on the left and right sides. The entire image is slightly faded.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
445 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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