Shakyamuni with two attendants
1304
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1304
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A golden Buddha sits on a jeweled throne, two attendants bowing beside him. His red robe glows with dragons and clouds, painted in rich colors and gold. This was made for a temple, not a palace. The silk borders—gold on cream—were added later to protect it. No one knows who painted it, but the careful details suggest a monk or a workshop artist. To see more like this, look up china, yuan (1271-1368) or early ming dynasty (1368-1644).
