Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and color on palm leaves
Dimensions: 1 15/16 x 13 1/4 in. (4.9 x 33.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1955
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A horizontal manuscript page with five painted panels showing figures and sections of black text
Detailed Description
A long, horizontal manuscript page, appearing aged and light brown, features five rectangular painted panels interspersed with sections of black script. Each panel is set against a red background and framed by thin black lines. From left to right, the first section of black script includes lines such as "विशारा", "नानाया", and "नानाना". This is followed by the first painted panel, which features two figures. The left figure has light green skin, a golden crown, and golden garments, sitting in a squatting posture with hands raised. The right figure has light yellow skin, a golden crown, and golden garments, sitting cross-legged with hands near the chest, holding a small red object. The next section of script contains a circular hole in its center. Visible text includes "हेमदालाजां नागायालाया" and "नमया" above the hole, and "नानाया" and "नमया" below. This leads to the central painted panel, which depicts a multi-armed figure with light blue skin, a golden crown, and golden garments, seated cross-legged. This figure has eight arms, each holding a distinct object or making a gesture. Another script section with a central circular hole follows. Text above the hole includes "बुद्धगानागवदागानागव", and below, "नमया" and "नमया". The fourth painted panel shows two more figures. The left figure has light yellow skin, a golden crown, and golden garments, seated cross-legged with hands near the chest. The right figure has light orange-red skin, a golden crown, and golden garments, also seated cross-legged with hands near the chest. The final section of script on the far right includes lines such as "मालामी" and "मुदामा". The painted figures are rendered with distinct skin tones and detailed golden attire, standing out against the vibrant red panels. The manuscript shows signs of age, with some slight variations in color and texture across its surface.
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