當麻曼荼羅図 |Taima Mandala
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: probably late 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; color and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 52 1/2 in. × 48 in. (133.4 × 121.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 98 1/4 × 57 7/8 in. (249.6 × 147 cm) Overall with knobs: 98 1/4 × 60 3/8 in. (249.6 × 153.4 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1927
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central seated figure flanked by two similar figures, surrounded by figures, buildings, and landscapes
Detailed Description
This vertical painting depicts a scene with a central triad of large figures. The color palette is dominated by muted golds, browns, greens, and reds, with accents of black and white. In the center, a light-skinned central figure sits on a golden lotus throne, facing forward, with a golden halo behind its head. Flanking this central figure are two slightly smaller, similarly light-skinned figures, also seated on golden lotus thrones with golden halos. These three central figures are adorned with jewelry and elaborate garments. Above and behind the central triad, a sprawling landscape of ornate, multi-tiered buildings with curved roofs and pointed finials extends across the upper half of the painting. These structures are interspersed with stylized clouds and mountains, rendered in greens, browns, and gold. The very top edge features a dark, cloud-filled sky with faint, swirling patterns and small, indistinct figures. Below the central triad, a large group of smaller figures is depicted. Some are seated on platforms, others appear to be in boats on water, and many more are arranged on the ground amidst architectural elements and stylized landscapes. Numerous individual figures and elements fill the entire space, creating a highly detailed composition. The central scene is bordered on the left and right by narrow vertical panels, each containing multiple small, stacked scenes or individual figures. At the very bottom of the central scene, a horizontal band features more small scenes and a dark, rectangular panel in the center, which appears to contain illegible text. The entire artwork is set within a wider, patterned brown fabric border.
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