宗観筆 九曜秘暦図像 |Iconographic Drawings of the Secrets of the Nine Luminaries
The Met
Artist: Sōkan(Japanese, active late 11th–early 12th century)
Date: 1125
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 11 1/4 in. x 26 ft. 6 1/4 in. (28.5 x 808.3 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A scroll with a central, robed figure in a circle, flanked by columns of handwritten text
Detailed Description
This horizontal scroll features a central, circular illustration of a standing figure, flanked by columns of handwritten text on light tan paper. The central figure, depicted within a black outline circle, has light skin and wears elaborate, flowing robes in shades of muted red, pink, and gray, with black outlines. The figure has a round face with small, dark eyes and a small mouth, topped by a complex, multi-tiered crown. Two smaller, stylized heads or faces emerge from behind the figure's shoulders, one on each side. The figure's hands are raised, holding flaming or radiating objects. Below the waist, the robes flow around a large, circular object resembling a wheel or disc, detailed with spokes and patterns. The figure stands on a base of stylized clouds. To the left of the central illustration, numerous vertical columns of black handwritten text fill the majority of the scroll's left side. Visible text includes "太陽日重", "石居王數", and "吾今古文武百官". To the right of the central illustration, fewer columns of black handwritten text are present, occupying a smaller area. Visible text includes "日天" and "昔日". The paper shows slight discoloration and faint reddish marks.
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