Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom
Multicolored rectangular artwork of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom. The Bodhisattva sits on a tiger, facing forward with eyes closed and a slight smile, hair up in a topknot. The Bodhisattva has four arms; the top right arm holds a sword, the top left a book, and the bottom two hold rosary and lotus flower. The Bodhisattva wears a crown and a necklace. The Bodhisattva sits in a semi-lotus position on a tiger with black stripes. The background displays a blue sky with a full moon on each side and a halo behind the Bodhisattva. The artwork is framed by a thin orange line and a thicker dark border. The artwork includes additional figures on clouds in the upper region and at the bottom. The artwork includes flowers. The Bodhisattva wears a long robe in shades of white and gold.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Silk appliqué with damask, satin, brocade, and leather substrate with silver finish and embroidery with silk cord
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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