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Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
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Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
CHINA; Ming dynasty (1368-1644), dated 1582; Attributed to Ding Yunpeng; Ink and color on paper; 97.2 x 33.1 cm; Liaoning Provincial Museum, Shenyang, China
An inscription in the lower right corner dated 1582 attributes this painting to Ding Yunpeng. The central figure, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, sits upon a rock that appears to be surrounded by water. The upper and lower registers are left empty to symbolize the unity of water and sky. Avalokitesvara wears a simple white robe. The Bodhisattva has a gentle facial expression with downcast eyes, as if in contemplation. On the left, there is a vase containing a willow branch. The vast, empty space surrounding the central figure gives this work an aura of serenity. |
