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Ink line drawing of robed deities processing through swirling clouds, one holding a canopy above a central figure with a.

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Lea

Robed figures in ink line drawing process across a field of swirling clouds, with a tall-crowned central figure beneath a large canopy and attendants carrying staffs and a vessel. The fine, even contour lines and sparse tone suggest a Southern Song album leaf on brownish paper.

Look closer: A red seal impression sits in the lower right corner beside the figures.

Artist
Unknown
Date
1200s
Medium
Album; ink on paper
Source
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Size
3400 × 3041 px
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Public domain · The Cleveland Museum of Art releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1299).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Cleveland Museum of Art Open Access, share_license_status=CC0)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi Chou and Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange)