This captivating antique painting, likely a devotional piece from East Asian Buddhist tradition, portrays a central deity"”possibly Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion"”surrounded by a retinue of attendants, set against a dark, aged hard-cardboard background. The square artwork, with its frayed and weathered edges, exudes a sense of historical reverence, its muted colors of deep reds, greens, and golds softened by time. The central figure is adorned with an ornate golden crown and intricate jewelry, seated in a meditative pose with flowing robes that cascade in elegant folds, symbolizing serenity and grace. Flanking the deity are attendants, each crowned with elaborate headdresses and draped in richly detailed garments, their hands raised in gestures of devotion or offering. The delicate use of gold for halos and accents illuminates the scene, creating a sacred aura that invites contemplation and reflects the profound spiritual artistry of its cultural origins.

Dimensions: 39" x h41", thickness 1"
Origin: China
Material: Paper Mache, Cardboard
Condition: hand made, minor color off, vintage style finish,
Work: ship in one piece

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: hand made, minor color off, vintage style finish,
Work: ship in one piece

Dimensions:
Height: 41 in.
Width: 39 in.
Depth: 1 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: China
Materials & Techniques: Paper Mache

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Location: This item ships from San Mateo, CA

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; hand made, minor color off, vintage style finish,
Work: ship in one piece