1919,0101,0.119

Description

Scope and content : Ch. xxiv. 004. Painted silk banner with four bottom streamers of greyish-green silk. Other accessories lost, but painting in good condition and colours fresh. Subject: Kṣitigarbha as monk. For other examples see *Ch. i. 003. Stands ¾ L. on single lotuses yellow and white; R. hand raised carrying flaming jewel, L. horizontal with palm on breast, thumb, second and third fingers joined. Dress consists of mantle and under-robe; under-robe (green with brown border) clearing ankles, mantle (scarlet lined with pale blue) wrapped over L. shoulder and arm; R. arm and breast bare. Jewellery comprises necklace, bracelets, and ear-rings.