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Buddha on the Lotus Leaf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Buddha on a lotus leaf. The Buddha is sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower. The Buddha has a large halo around their head. The halo and the body of the Buddha are surrounded by lines radiating outwards. The lines are dark at the edges and light in the middle. The image is grainy and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Painting on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
298 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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