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6th–7th century · Water-based pigments on wood · Asian Art

The Buddha sits in meditation, his hands in dhyana mudra. His facial type, with arched brows and light highlights, is linked to the painting style of Kizil. Most Buddhas from Dandan-Uiliq known from painting and sculpture wear red robes. A group of related votive images painted on wood panels was recovered in the Buddhist temples at Dandan-Uiliq.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–7th century

Medium

Water-based pigments on wood

Culture

China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1930