聖徳太子孝養図 (Shotoku Taishi kōyō zu)"|Prince Shōtoku at Age Sixteen
The Met
Artist: Toba Sōjō(Japanese, 1053–1140)
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 32 1/2 × 20 9/16 in. (82.6 × 52.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 62 7/8 × 21 3/4 in. (159.7 × 55.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 62 7/8 × 24 1/2 in. (159.7 × 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A standing figure in a red robe holds a golden incense burner, framed by decorative borders
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting depicts a single standing figure against a plain, dark brown background. The figure is positioned centrally, facing slightly to the viewer's right, with a round face and light skin. Dark hair is styled in two large, dark loops on either side of the head, adorned with small golden ornaments. The figure wears a long, flowing robe, primarily a deep reddish-brown or maroon color. Over this, a darker, possibly black or dark blue, garment with subtle patterns is draped over the left shoulder and arm. The hands are held at waist level; the right hand holds a long, thin golden object that connects to a small, ornate golden incense burner held by the left hand. The incense burner features a domed lid and a decorative base. The figure's feet are visible at the bottom, wearing elaborate golden shoes with swirling patterns. The figure stands on a dark, possibly green or brown, mat or platform with a subtle geometric pattern. The entire painting is bordered by an inner narrow orange-brown band with a subtle pattern, and an outer wider beige band with a repeating floral or geometric motif.
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