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painting

1919,0101,0.163

manuscript, ink on paper

Overview

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Title

Seated monk in meditation.

Date

850 to 950

Find site

Dunhuang Mogao

Measurement

height 46 centimetres, width 30 centimetres

Language / script

not applicable

Description

Scope and content : Drawing on paper of monk seated in meditation on mat. In front lie his shoes, with upcurled toes. In background on L. stands stoppered vase with ovoid body, narrow neck, spreading mouth and foot, and appliqué handle or ear on shoulder; on R. thorn tree on which hang his wallet and rosary. The former resembles felt pouch, M. 1. xiii. 001. a. Monk wears under-robe and mantle, covering both shoulders and arms, has shaven head, rather long from crown to chin, with large somewhat straight features, and firm expression. Drawing fine; in good condition. 1′ 6¼″ × 11¾″. Pl. XCVII. Thousand Buddhas, Pl. XXXII.

Institution

British Museum

Provenance

Stein 1906-8

Find site identifier

DHMG.

Stein site number

Ch.00145

Find site description

Short description : Mogao Caves near Dunhuang

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