A high-quality vintage color collotype print of a classical Chinese Buddhist painting, produced by the renowned studio of Max Jaffé in Vienna for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The image depicts a serene Buddhist deity, likely the Buddha or a high-ranking Bodhisattva, seated atop a lotus throne and shrouded in ethereal clouds. Accompanying the central figure are a venerable, long-eyebrowed Luohan (Arhat) in prayerful repose and a richly garbed celestial attendant. In the foreground, a group of small children or acolytes are gathered around a decorative floral arrangement, symbolizing fertility, purity, and the transmission of teachings. The work is characterized by the muted, earthy tones and delicate linework typical of Song or Ming dynasty stylistic traditions. The print is mounted on a heavy cardstock backing and features hand-written pencil measurements along with a circled "8" on the margin, likely from a previous gallery cataloging or framing process.

Specifications:

• Medium: Collotype Print

• Dimensions: 24 x 13 inches

• Printer: Max Jaffé (Vienna)

• Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)

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