Kshitigarbha, 지장보살도 고려, Unidentified Artist, first half of the 14th century

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Kshitigarbha, 지장보살도 고려, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), first half of the 14th century, Korea, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk, Image: 33 1/4 × 14 1/2 in. ( × cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist, A compassionate bodhisattva who rescues sentient beings from descending into hell or purgatory, Kshitigarbha (Korean: Jijang) became enormously popular during the Goryeo period. A key figure in Pure Land Buddhism, Kshitigarbha was often depicted singly and in the guise of a monk—with a shaved head, wearing a monk’s robe, and holding his standard attributes, a staff and a wish-fulfilling jewel (cintamani

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Size: 3398px × 6848px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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