一字金輪曼荼羅|Mandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: 44 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (112.4 x 99.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Steiger, 1967
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central seated figure with light skin, surrounded by eight circular medallions with figures and a spoked wheel
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting features a central blue field adorned with small golden stars. This field is bordered by a golden and light blue decorative band, and further framed by a wide red border with a repeating floral pattern of blue and gold blossoms. At the center of the blue field is a large golden ring, which encircles a prominent red disc. Within this red disc, a central figure is depicted seated on a layered, petal-like seat. The figure has light skin, an elaborate golden headdress, and a golden halo. Two visible hands are held in front of the chest, one holding a small, faceted object and the other a flower bud. The petal-like seat rests on a base of seven small, light-colored animals, possibly horses, arranged in a row. Surrounding the central red disc, within the golden ring, are eight smaller white circular medallions, each containing a distinct figure or symbol. Starting from the top right and moving clockwise: the first medallion shows a figure riding a white elephant; the second depicts a seated figure with light skin, holding a staff; the third features a blue-skinned, multi-armed figure with a stern facial expression, holding various objects; the fourth shows a seated figure with light skin, holding a flower; the fifth displays a golden eight-spoked wheel; the sixth presents a standing figure with light skin, holding a staff topped with a rounded object; the seventh shows another seated figure with light skin, holding a flower; and the eighth depicts a figure riding a white horse. The spaces between the smaller medallions and the central red disc are filled with intricate golden patterns and swirling cloud-like motifs in green and white.
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