八字文殊菩薩像|Monju Bosatsu with Eight Sacred Sanskrit Syllables
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: mid- to late 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Overall: 40 7/8 x 25 1/8 in. (103.8 x 63.8 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark, multi-armed figure with flaming halo, seated within concentric circles, surrounded by medallions and text
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical rectangular composition featuring a central dark-skinned, multi-armed figure. The figure is seated, wearing a crown and jewelry, and rests upon a dark, stylized base that appears to have animal-like features. A vibrant red and orange flame-like halo surrounds the figure. This central image is enclosed within a dark inner circle, which is then contained within a larger, lighter-toned concentric circle. The surface of this larger circle appears heavily textured with fine cracks. Eight smaller, light-colored circular medallions are evenly spaced around the perimeter of the larger concentric circle. Each medallion contains a distinct dark, stylized symbol or character. The background area outside the large circle is dark brown at the top, gradually transitioning to a lighter brown and grey towards the bottom. This background also exhibits a heavily cracked or aged texture. Dark, vertically oriented text is visible in the upper left and upper right sections of the background. The entire composition is framed by a decorative border featuring repeating patterns of green, gold, and brown floral or geometric motifs.
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