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수월관음도 고려|水月觀音圖高麗|Water-moon Avalokiteshvara by Unidentified artist

수월관음도 고려|水月觀音圖高麗|Water-moon Avalokiteshvara

수월관음도 고려|水月觀音圖高麗|Water-moon Avalokiteshvara

The Met

Artist: Unidentified artist

Date: first half of the 14th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Dimensions: Image: 45 1/16 × 21 7/8 in. (114.5 × 55.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 79 3/8 × 28 in. (201.6 × 71.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 79 3/8 × 30 1/8 in. (201.6 × 76.5 cm)

Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914

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Brief Description

A large figure in elaborate robes and crown sits on a dark background, smaller figures below

Detailed Description

A large, light-skinned figure is seated against a dark, mottled background. The central figure, possibly gilded, wears an elaborate, tall crown adorned with red and gold elements, and a prominent necklace. Flowing robes, primarily dark red and green with intricate gold patterns, drape over the body. The figure's right leg is bent with the foot resting on the left thigh, while the left leg dangles, its foot appearing to rest on a lotus or rock formation. The right hand is raised in a gesture, and the left hand rests on the knee. A faint, circular halo or mandorla is visible behind the head and upper body. At the bottom, several smaller figures are depicted. On the lower left, a figure in red and white robes kneels, and another less distinct figure is on the lower right. These smaller figures are situated on a rocky or watery base, interspersed with red coral-like elements and white floral shapes.

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#5

아미타불과　지장보살도　고려|阿彌陀佛・地藏菩薩圖高麗|Amitabha and Kshitigarba

아미타불과　지장보살도　고려|阿彌陀佛・地藏菩薩圖高麗|Amitabha and Kshitigarba

Unidentified artist

first half of the 14th century

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

AITwo standing figures, one crowned and elaborately robed, the other simply robed, on a dark ground

#6

白衣観音図|White-robed Kannon

白衣観音図|White-robed Kannon

Hanging scroll; ink on silk

AIA seated figure with a halo, against a misty landscape of rocks and water

#7

Untitled

Unidentified artist

late 18th–early 19th century

AISeated figure with an elaborate crown and robes, surrounded by a halo and decorative patterns

#8

龍王図|Dragon King

龍王図|Dragon King

16th–17th century

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

AIA dark-skinned figure in ornate robes and a crown stands amidst swirling waves and clouds

#9

석가삼존도 조선|釋迦三尊圖朝鮮|Shakyamuni triad

석가삼존도 조선|釋迦三尊圖朝鮮|Shakyamuni triad

Unidentified artist

Hanging scroll; color and gold on silk

AIA central seated figure with a halo, flanked by two standing figures, on a dark scroll painting

#10

楊柳観音菩薩像 (Yōryū Kannon Bosatsu zō)|The Bodhisattva Willow Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)

楊柳観音菩薩像 (Yōryū Kannon Bosatsu zō)|The Bodhisattva Willow Kannon (Avalokiteshvara)

late 19th century

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

AIA standing figure in ornate robes and jewelry, holding a leafy branch, with a halo

#11

작자미상 범천왕을 중심으로 한 신중도 조선|作者未詳神衆圖朝鮮|Brahma with Attendants and Musicians

작자미상 범천왕을 중심으로 한 신중도 조선|作者未詳神衆圖朝鮮|Brahma with Attendants and Musicians

Unidentified artist

late 16th century

Hanging scroll; ink and color on hemp

AIA large, faded painting depicts a central, robed figure surrounded by many smaller, elaborately dressed figures

#12

明嘉靖佚名王元帥圖軸|Marshal Wang

明嘉靖佚名王元帥圖軸|Marshal Wang

Unidentified artist

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

AIA large red-skinned figure with flowing garments, surrounded by smaller figures and mythical creatures

#13

Untitled

Unidentified artist|Wu Daozi

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

AIA seated, crowned figure in elaborate robes and jewelry, with a halo on a dark background

#14

극락에서 설법하는 아미타불 조선|阿彌陀極樂會圖朝鮮|Amitabha Buddha’s assembly in the Western Paradise

극락에서 설법하는 아미타불 조선|阿彌陀極樂會圖朝鮮|Amitabha Buddha’s assembly in the Western Paradise

Unidentified artist

late 18th–early 19th century

Ink and traces of color on paper

AIMonochrome drawing of a central seated figure on a lotus throne surrounded by many smaller figures

#15

Untitled

Unidentified artist

Hanging scroll, fragment; ink and color on paper

AIA central seated figure with a halo, above two standing figures, one accompanied by a lion

#16

阿弥陀如来像|Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha

阿弥陀如来像|Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha

15th–16th century

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

AIA standing figure in ornate robes with a halo, on swirling clouds, framed by decorative borders

#17

明佚名全室宗泐題贊白衣觀音圖軸|White-Robed Guanyin

明佚名全室宗泐題贊白衣觀音圖軸|White-Robed Guanyin

late 14th century

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

AIA figure seated on a rock beside a waterfall, with a moon and vertical calligraphy

#18

地蔵菩薩来迎図|Welcoming Descent of the Bodhisattva Jizō

地蔵菩薩来迎図|Welcoming Descent of the Bodhisattva Jizō

Unidentified artist

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and cut gold on silk

AIA standing figure with a golden halo holds a staff and smoking vessel, on a lotus.

#19

釈迦三尊十六羅漢像|Shaka (Shakyamuni), the Historical Buddha, with Two Attendant Bodhisattvas and Sixteen Arhats

釈迦三尊十六羅漢像|Shaka (Shakyamuni), the Historical Buddha, with Two Attendant Bodhisattvas and Sixteen Arhats

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk

AIA vertical painting: a central seated figure, many smaller figures, dark background, decorative border

#20

白衣観音図|White-Robed Kannon

白衣観音図|White-Robed Kannon

Hanging scroll; ink on silk

AIA standing robed figure with a halo, elaborate headwear, tree branches, and swirling water