Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1490
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (11.4 x 29.2 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Margery and Harry Kahn Gift, 1977
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A manuscript page with two red text blocks, three stylized figures, and ornate floral borders
Detailed Description
A horizontal rectangular manuscript page features two large red text blocks flanked by stylized figures and decorative borders. The background is a light, aged cream color. Each red text block contains multiple lines of densely arranged, non-Latin script in a light yellow or gold color. Between the two red text blocks, a vertical panel displays a single stylized figure. This figure has dark skin, large eyes, and wears a patterned garment with circular motifs, along with elaborate jewelry. Its arms are raised, and its hands are positioned near its head. To the far left of the left text block, and to the far right of the right text block, are two additional stylized figures. These figures are depicted in dynamic poses, with one arm raised towards their head and the other arm bent at the elbow. They also have dark skin, large eyes, and wear patterned lower garments in blue and gold, along with intricate jewelry. The figure on the left faces right, and the figure on the right faces left, both looking towards the central text. The entire composition is framed by decorative borders. The top and bottom borders feature a repeating pattern of blue stylized floral motifs and orange-red lotus-like flowers, interspersed with smaller blue elements. The vertical borders on the far left and right, and around the central figure, incorporate blue and red patterns. Small animal figures, possibly elephants, are visible in the upper corners of the outer vertical borders. The overall palette includes prominent reds, blues, and golds against the light background.
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