Iconographic Drawing of the Bodhisattva Memyō (Ashvaghosha)
Not on view
Memyō, an Esoteric Buddhist deity associated with silk production, sits atop a lotus pedestal on a white horse that hovers over clouds. The bodhisattva is not usually shown with hands in a gesture of worship and or legs in full lotus position, making this a somewhat rare representation. The tight composition of red-shaded figures, the flying clouds, and the strong, vivid brushwork suggest this was a preliminary Buddhist painting made by a professional artist.
On view from March 8, 2021–August 8, 2021
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