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The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: 18th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Painting on paper

Dimensions: Overall: 13 3/4 x 6 3/8 in. (34.9 x 16.2 cm)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918

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Monochrome standing figure with a halo and radiating lines on a lotus pedestal

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The image is a vertical, monochrome depiction of a standing figure surrounded by radiating lines, positioned on a lotus pedestal. The central figure is tall and slender, facing forward. Its head is encircled by a large, circular halo, which is itself surrounded by a smaller, crescent-shaped inner halo. The figure's features are indistinct due to the image's monochrome nature, but a general human form is discernible. The figure appears to be wearing long, flowing robes that fall to its feet. Its hands are raised slightly, possibly in a gesture, though details are unclear. Behind the figure, extending outwards from the large halo, are numerous straight, parallel lines that radiate upwards and outwards, creating a fan-like or sunburst effect. These lines alternate between lighter and darker tones, suggesting a striped pattern. The figure stands on a multi-layered lotus flower, which serves as its base. The lotus has several rows of petals, with the lower petals appearing more open and rounded.

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