법화경변상도 고려|Illustrated manuscript of the Lotus Sutra (Miaofa lianhua jing), Volume 2
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: ca. 1340
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Accordion-fold book; gold and silver on indigo-dyed mulberry paper
Dimensions: Image: 9 x 4 1/2 in. (22.9 x 11.4 cm) Overall: 13 x 4 1/2 x 7/8 in. (33 x 11.4 x 2.2 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1994
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark blue scroll with gold illustrations of figures, landscapes, and vertical text panels
Detailed Description
A long, horizontal panel features intricate gold illustrations and text on a dark blue-black background. The panel is divided into three main sections. The leftmost section is a vertical panel filled with multiple columns of gold text. The most prominent text reads vertically: "妙法蓮華經卷第二". To its right, the central and largest section displays a detailed gold illustration depicting numerous figures in various scenes. On the right side of this central illustration, a large assembly of figures, some with halos, are arranged around two prominent, larger figures. Many smaller figures are seated or standing in rows. Interspersed among these figures are vertical columns of gold text, including "妙法蓮華經卷第二 變相". The left side of the central illustration shows several smaller scenes, including figures within architectural structures like buildings and stairs, and others in a landscape with trees and rocks. These figures appear to be engaged in various activities. To the far right, a narrower vertical panel features elaborate gold floral and geometric patterns, with a central rectangular cartouche containing more vertical gold text, again reading "妙法蓮華經卷第二". The artwork features rich detail and a consistent color palette of gold on a dark blue-black background.
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