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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Amitabha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square painting with rounded corners, depicting two figures. The dominant colors are red, blue, green, and gold. The two central figures are red with gold jewelry and adornments. The figure on the left has a serene expression, and the figure on the right is smiling. Both figures have green hair adorned with gold accessories. The figure on the left holds a white flower and has their right hand in a prayer-like gesture. The figure on the right has their right hand on the other's shoulder and their left hand resting on their knee. The figures sit on a green and red throne-like structure with gold accents. The throne features a design of leaves and flowers. Two small birds are at the bottom of the painting, one on each side. The background includes a large arch with red, blue, and yellow concentric circles. The arch sits on the throne and behind the two figures. The border of the painting is red with a thin gold outline.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
575 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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