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Embroidery of Bodhidharma Crossing the River

CHINA; Song dynasty (960–1279); Silk; 46.3 x 30.2 cm;Nanjing Museum, Jiangsu, China
This work, which features a combination of embroidery, painting, and calligraphy, depicts Bodhidharma as an Indian monk with curved eyebrows, large eyes, a prominent nose, and full beard. He stares steadily into the distance with a determined look. He wears an inner robe, and a long flowing yellow hooded outer robe, within which his hands are hidden in the long sleeves. He is shown crossing the roaring river wearing sandals made of reed.

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