Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1090
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and color on palm leaf
Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 22 1/8 in. (56.2 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Francis M. Weld Gift, 1952
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central haloed figure stands, flanked by two floating figures, with smaller figures and text panels
Detailed Description
This horizontal artwork features a central painted panel flanked by two sections of black script on a light brown background. The central panel has a solid red background. In the center stands a tall, light-skinned figure with a dark, top-knotted hairstyle and a white halo. This figure wears a simple, light-colored garment, with the right hand raised in a gesture and the left hand lowered. To the left and right of the central figure, two smaller, light-skinned figures float on blue and white clouds. Both have white halos and elaborate headdresses. The figure on the left plays a flute, while the figure on the right holds a small, light-colored object, possibly a flower. Below the central standing figure, a field of blue wavy lines suggests water. On the lower left, a dark boat contains three smaller figures, two of whom are clearly visible with their hands raised, looking upwards. On the lower right, a red-faced, demonic-looking figure with white hair, fangs, and a fierce expression emerges from the blue waves. The black script on the light brown panels is arranged in vertical columns, filling the space on either side of the central painting.
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