Altar Frontal, early 17th century, H. 33 ¼ in x W. 38 ¼ in. (83.82 x 96.52 cm), silk tapestry (kesi), China, 17th century, The upper section of this altar frontal depicts a sun disk flanked by Manchurian cranes in a field of clouds. The main section boasts a large dragon in a celestial landscape of clouds, mountains, and waves. Throughout the composition is a scattered scheme of the Eight Treasures of Buddhism, like the conch, the endless knot, the wheel of law, and the two golden fish
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4170 x 3733 px | 35.3 x 31.6 cm | 13.9 x 12.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
20 December 2022Photographer:
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