Sakyamuni on an elephant
National Museum of Asian Art

Sakyamuni on an elephant

Formerly attributed to Su Hanchen (active early to mid-12th century) · 16th-17th century

Ink and color on silk
National Museum of Asian Art
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of Asian Art

Sakyamuni is seated on a white elephant with elaborate trappings. He is carrying a ruyi scepter and is accompanied by two attendants carrying scrolls. The figures are in a landscape with clouds and with a tree bearing red flowers. No seals, inscriptions or labels.

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