Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (7 x 41.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2001
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central green-skinned figure on a lotus, flanked by two smaller figures and text panels
Detailed Description
This horizontal painting is divided into three vertical panels. The central panel features a large, green-skinned figure seated in a meditative pose on a multi-petaled lotus throne. The figure wears a golden crown, a green top, a red and gold patterned skirt, and numerous gold and pearl necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Their face has a serene expression with dark hair. The right hand holds a small, light-colored object, while the left hand rests on the lap. Behind the central figure is a large, ornate golden archway with a red inner border, decorated with green foliage at the top. Two smaller figures flank the central figure, each seated on a smaller lotus cushion. The figure on the left has yellow skin, wears blue and gold attire, and has dark hair. The figure on the right has blue skin, wears red and gold attire, and has a prominent nose ring. The background of the central panel is a dark, patterned gold. The left and right panels contain black text on a light brown background, framed by yellow and red borders. The text on the left reads: "अथवा यद्यवधि अधनायवद्या धनानावयवद्या वधियायवद्यय अवद्यवदवद्या यावनावद्याया मद्यवदद्याय". The text on the right reads: "योगधियवद्यये विद्यवद्ययया यारनिगधवा वायायवद्यय बोधिनगवद्यय नर्मलवद्यायवधि आद्ययवद्ययवना".
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