『過去現在絵因果経』 断簡 （松永本）|Scene from The Illustrated Sutra of Past and Present Karma (Kako genzai e-inga-kyō; Matsunaga Version)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 13th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm); W. 61 5/8 in. (156.5 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure seated amidst demons, dragons, and human figures, with vertical text below
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontal scroll or panel, divided into an upper pictorial section and a lower text section. The upper section depicts a central figure seated cross-legged, surrounded by a chaotic array of figures. The central figure, positioned slightly above the horizontal midline, wears a red robe and sits on a blue and green lotus-like platform, emanating a golden aura. To the left of the central figure, two standing human-like figures, dressed in elaborate robes of red, blue, and white, are depicted amidst swirling grey and white clouds. Surrounding them and extending further left are numerous grotesque and demonic figures. These figures have varied appearances, including red skin, fangs, horns, and animalistic features, and many wield weapons such as swords and spears. Some figures are depicted as dragons or monstrous beasts, all intertwined with red and orange flames or energy. To the right of the central figure, a similar chaotic scene unfolds. More demonic and monstrous figures, some with red skin and exaggerated features, are shown amidst clouds and flames. A large, dark-skinned figure with a beard and a red robe stands holding a sword, while further right, another figure in a shaggy, brown garment is visible. Dragons and other fantastical creatures with red and orange accents are also present. The lower half of the scroll is filled with multiple columns of vertical text in black ink, written in a script with densely packed characters that exhibit a calligraphic style, varying slightly in size and stroke thickness. Due to the script and resolution, exact transcription of the text is not feasible.
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