Samantabhadra

The work depicts a seated figure clothed in bright robes, positioned upon a lotus blossom against a dark backdrop. The central figure holds a fan and wears a beaded necklace, while a smaller attendant stands nearby, grasping a staff. Although the pigments have faded over time, the remaining colors retain contrast with the surrounding darkness.

The seated individual is identified as Samantabhadra, a bodhisattva associated with practice and vows in Buddhist tradition. The lotus base signifies purity, and the fan may symbolize the spreading of teachings. The attendant’s staff suggests support or guidance, reinforcing the theme of compassionate activity.

Paintings of Samantabhadra were common in East Asian Buddhist art, often serving devotional purposes within temples or monastic settings. The use of a lotus throne and attendant aligns with iconographic conventions that convey the bodhisattva’s enlightened qualities.