馬鳴菩薩図像|Iconographic Drawing of the Bodhisattva Memyō (Ashvaghosha)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 46 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (117.5 x 41.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 46 1/4 x 19 in. (117.5 x 48.3 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 multi-armed figure on a lotus, atop a horse, surrounded by six smaller figures
Detailed Description
A vertical painting features a central multi-armed figure seated on a horse. The figures are depicted on a light-colored background, framed by an ornate border. The central figure, positioned in the middle of the composition, has multiple arms and a halo behind its head. It is seated on a pink and white lotus pedestal, which in turn rests on the back of a white horse. The figure wears light red and white garments and holds various objects in its hands, including a small scale, a staff, a bowl, and a flower. Wispy, dark-lined clouds are drawn beneath the horse's hooves and around the lower figures, as well as above the central figure. Six smaller figures are arranged around the horse and central figure. To the left, two figures stand on clouds; one is bearded and holds a bowl, the other holds a fan. To the right, three figures are visible; one pulls the horse's bridle, another stands behind the horse, and a third bearded figure holds an object. All six figures wear garments and hats, primarily outlined in dark lines with minimal color. In the upper right corner, vertical text is visible: "馬鳴像". The entire composition is framed by a gold-colored border with a floral pattern. The paper shows signs of age, with some discoloration and faint marks.
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