山王本地仏曼荼羅|Mandala of the Sannō Shrine Deities
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, and gold on silk
Dimensions: 42 1/4 x 16 7/8 in. (107.3 x 42.9 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Accession
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical scroll painting depicting eleven seated, robed figures arranged in rows on a dark background
Detailed Description
This vertical scroll painting features eleven seated figures against a dark, deep blue-green background, framed by wide gold borders with a floral pattern. At the very top, a patterned canopy in shades of blue, gold, and red hangs, with blue ribbons. The figures are arranged in rows, with a prominent figure positioned at the top center. At the top center, a richly adorned figure with a golden complexion and an elaborate headdress sits on a multi-layered lotus pedestal, surrounded by a large blue and gold halo. Below and to its left and right are two similarly adorned figures, also seated on lotus pedestals with halos. The next two rows each contain three figures. The central figure in both rows has golden skin, simple robes, and a blue and gold halo, seated on a green and red lotus pedestal. Flanking these central figures are two more adorned figures, similar to those in the upper row, with lighter skin tones, elaborate clothing, and halos, also on lotus pedestals. The bottom row features three distinct figures seated on a raised platform with red railings. The leftmost figure is adorned, with a reddish complexion and a green aura. The central figure has golden skin, simple robes, and a halo. The rightmost figure is dark-skinned, with wide, staring eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth, adorned, and surrounded by a vibrant red, flame-like aura. All figures are depicted in a frontal pose.
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