Painting

CG2016-1-190

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number CG2016-1-190
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist
Section Asian
Iconography Buddha
Description

Painting with dark gray background and a seated Buddha on a lotus petal throne. Golden halo behind Buddha's head. Pedestal is gold with green and red colors and geometric and floral designs. The Buddha is wearing a red, green, and gold robe. Chinese characters written vertically on left side. 2nd piece of object is a block of wood with paper covering one side, slightly larger than the painting, likely a backing.

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