Panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vertical panel by artist unknown. The panel is rectangular with uneven edges at the top and a slightly frayed border around the perimeter; fabric appears to be made of silk; surface appears to have a raised pattern. The panel depicts a figure; figure is centered and drawn in black; figure wears a crown; figure wears robes; figure has halo; figure's feet are covered; figure appears to be standing on a lotus flower; background is primarily white with a pattern; figure appears to have a box or altar on their chest; object on either side of figure resembles a bird; a circular outline is behind the figure.