秀製筆 騎獅文殊図|Monju on a Lion
The Met
Artist: Shūsei(Japanese, active late 15th century)
Date: late 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 32 1/16 in. × 13 in. (81.5 × 33 cm) Overall with mounting: 65 9/16 × 19 1/8 in. (166.5 × 48.6 cm) Overall with knobs: 65 9/16 × 20 7/8 in. (166.5 × 53 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 seated figure with long dark hair rests on two hairy, beast-like creatures above a cloud
Detailed Description
A seated figure with long, flowing dark hair wears light-toned robes in this vertical ink painting on light-colored paper. The figure is positioned slightly above the center, facing towards the left. Their hands are clasped in front, holding a small, indistinct object. Two large, hairy, beast-like creatures, rendered in dark ink, are positioned below the figure. The creature on the right has a prominent head with an open mouth, visible teeth, and a shaggy mane. The creature on the left is a swirling mass of hair and form. The figure appears to be seated on or supported by these creatures. At the bottom, a stylized, dark ink cloud or swirl motif is depicted. A small red square seal is visible in the lower right quadrant.
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