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Thousand-armed Guanyin seated on lotus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Thousand-armed Guanyin seated on a lotus. The artwork features a large, dark brown rectangle with a blue and green border. Inside the rectangle, a figure sits on a lotus flower with multiple arms. The figure wears a crown and has a serene expression. The figure's body is adorned with numerous arms, each holding various objects. The arms are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with some extending upwards and others downwards. The lotus flower has a long stem with leaves and flowers. The blue and green border features a floral pattern with white and red flowers. The artwork appears to be an ancient painting. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk embroidered in colored silks
Culture
China
Dimensions
367 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette