Two Buddhist Paintings
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Two Buddhist Paintings

TitleTwo Buddhist Paintings
ArtistUnidentified artist
Datedated 670 (a) and 797 (b) 7th century
MediumSingle leaf and single accordian-fold manuscript; ink and color on paper
ClassificationPaintings
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineFrom the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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