Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and distemper on wood
Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 13 3/16 in. (6.4 x 33.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, 1984
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two horizontal panels with multiple painted scenes of seated and kneeling figures in monochrome
Detailed Description
The image displays two long, horizontal panels, one positioned above the other, each featuring several painted scenes in black and white. The panels appear to be made of a rigid material, showing signs of wear and paint loss, particularly along the edges and in various areas of the painted surface.The top panel is divided into three distinct sections. On the far left, a figure with light skin sits in a cross-legged pose, with a faint halo visible behind their head. To their immediate right, a smaller figure kneels, facing the seated figure. In the central section, a larger figure is seated on a throne-like structure, framed by an archway with decorative elements. This central figure also has a halo. To the right of the central scene, three figures are arranged. The leftmost of these three is seated with hands clasped, facing right. The middle figure is also seated, facing right, and appears to wear a prominent headdress. The rightmost figure is seated, facing left, with hands clasped.The bottom panel also presents three main sections. On the far left, a figure with a prominent headdress is seated within an arched frame, with their hands positioned near their face. In the central section, two figures are seated under what resembles a canopy or tree, with a small, tiered structure placed between them. The figure on the left holds an object, while the figure on the right gestures with one hand. On the far right, a figure with a halo is seated within an arched frame, with their hands clasped in front of their chest.
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