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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
Museum record:
View original
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