熊野曼茶羅図|Mandala of Kumano Shrine
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: early 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 51 15/16 x 22 13/16 in. (131.9 x 57.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 86 5/8 x 29 15/16 in. (220 x 76 cm) Overall with knobs: 86 5/8 x 32 in. (220 x 81.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Dr. Mortimer D. Sackler, Theresa Sackler and Family, 2006
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical scroll painting depicting numerous figures and human-like forms in three distinct sections
Detailed Description
This vertical scroll painting features a complex composition of numerous figures against a dark brown background, framed by a patterned gold and green border. The artwork is divided into three main horizontal sections by decorative red and gold bands. The top section depicts a dark, mountainous landscape with swirling clouds. Various figures are scattered across this scene. In the center, a large red circular mandorla frames a multi-armed, fierce-looking figure. Surrounding this central figure are several other figures, some standing, some in dynamic poses, rendered in red, brown, and pale skin tones. Many figures are accompanied by white rectangular cartouches containing vertical black text, such as "不動明王", "降三世明王", "軍荼利明王", "大威徳明王", and "金剛夜叉明王". The middle section is a grid of fifteen seated figures arranged in three rows of five. Most of these figures are depicted in golden robes, seated cross-legged on lotus pedestals, with halos behind their heads. Some wear elaborate crowns and jewelry, while others are simpler in attire. Notable exceptions include a red, multi-armed figure in the top row, second from the right, and another more dynamic, colorful figure at the far right of the top row. The bottom section mirrors the top in its landscape style, featuring a dark, mountainous terrain. A variety of figures and human-like forms are positioned throughout this lower scene. These figures are rendered in a palette of red, blue, brown, and pale skin tones. Similar to the top section, white rectangular cartouches with vertical black text are placed near many figures, including "梵天", "帝釈天", "持国天", "増長天", "広目天", and "多聞天".
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