The descent of the Buddha Amitabha (Amida raigo)

The descent of the Buddha Amitabha (Amida raigo)

person; figure; portrait; standing; circle; halo; gold; yellow; black

Portrait of a figure standing against a black background, with a large, circular halo framing their head. They are turned slightly to the right side of the composition, their head is tilted downwards, and they have one hand with the thumb and forefinger touching each other.

Once Known Artist

13805, Visual Resources Library, EL

circa 1300-1400 CE

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Asian Art Museum

Art Form: Drawings and Watercolors; Drawings; Painting; Scrolls; Hanging Scrolls
Material: ink, colors, and gold on silk
Measurements: 38 5/8 x 15 1/4 in.

14th century; late Kamakura Period, Nanbokucho Period, or Muromachi Period