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Vaisravana, Guardian of the North

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a man with a large build and facial hair wearing a crown. The man has a large stomach and is wearing a dark robe over a light outfit. He stands on clouds, and a cloud-like smoke appears to come from his shoulders. He holds an object in his right hand and has a large sash around his waist. He wears boots. The image has a dark frame with a floral pattern. The image is rectangular.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Framed painting; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China (?)
Dimensions:
340 × 625 px
Museum record:
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