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Seated Boddhisattva, Tara, on Lotus Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a seated figure. The figure has a round face with a dot on the forehead and long earrings. The figure wears a crown and has the right hand raised, palm facing outwards. The left hand rests on the knee, palm up, and holds a small object. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus throne, wearing a robe with a sash around the waist. A halo surrounds the head, and an ornate archway with flames frames the figure. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray oval behind the figure's head.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Framed painting; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China (?)
Dimensions:
434 × 625 px
Museum record:
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