春日鹿曼荼羅 (Kasuga shika mandara)|Deer Mandala of Kasuga Shrine
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 33 15/16 × 13 7/8 in. (86.2 × 35.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 66 15/16 × 20 15/16 in. (170 × 53.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 66 15/16 × 22 15/16 in. (170 × 58.2 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 deer-like creature on clouds beneath a golden circle containing six robed figures
Detailed Description
A large deer-like creature stands on clouds at the bottom, beneath a golden circle containing six seated figures at the top. The background is a dark, muted green or brown. The golden circle, positioned in the upper half of the composition, contains six small, finely detailed figures drawn in black lines. Each figure is seated with legs crossed, wearing robes, and has a halo around its head. Three figures are in the upper row, and three are in the lower row, with the central figure in the lower row appearing slightly larger. Green foliage emerges from behind the golden circle, extending downwards slightly. The large deer-like creature, rendered in shades of brown with lighter markings, faces left with its head turned slightly upwards. It has prominent antlers and a long, curved tail that resembles a serpent or dragon, ending in a swirl. The creature is adorned with a saddle-like covering in red and blue, and various decorative elements, including small golden or brass-colored ornaments, are attached to its body with red straps. It stands on a formation of light brown, swirling clouds that fill the bottom portion of the image.
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