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Amitabha Buddha’s assembly in the Western Paradise

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Amitabha Buddha's assembly in the Western Paradise. The central figure is a large Buddha sitting on a throne, wearing a crown and robes. The Buddha has a halo behind his head and is surrounded by a semicircular mandorla. He sits on a throne with a bird perched on it. The throne has a decorative base and appears to be covered with a cloth. Two figures stand beside the throne. The background shows multiple smaller figures of people, some with halos. The artwork is rendered in shades of brown. The image has a thick beige border and a black frame.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Ink and traces of color on paper
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
599 × 595 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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