Picture of Bodhisattva,Color on Silk

This is a picture of a Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus flower on top of a lion. The Bodhisattva is holding a sword in the right hand and a lotus flower in the left hand. The Bodhisattva's clothing has a detailed pattern depicted with lines of gold leaf inlay, adding to the elegance of this picture. The Bodhisattva's young face and majestic body and the lion are also bold aspects of this piece of artwork. It was painted in the 13th Century.