五髻文殊菩薩像|The Bodhisattva Monju (Manjushri) with Five Topknots
The Met
Artist: Unidentified
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 36 1/4 × 16 9/16 in. (92 × 42 cm) Overall with mounting: 70 1/2 × 23 1/2 in. (179.1 × 59.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 70 1/2 × 25 5/8 in. (179.1 × 65.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Sue Cassidy Clark, in honor of Barbara Brennan Ford, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A seated figure on a lotus throne atop a stylized lion-like creature, within a vertical scroll
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical scroll painting featuring a central composition of a seated figure on a large, stylized lion-like creature. The background within the main rectangular panel is a dark, solid color, possibly dark brown or black. The seated figure is positioned in the upper half of the panel, facing forward. It has a light brown skin tone, dark hair arranged in a high bun, and wears a crown. Its torso is bare, adorned with necklaces and armbands, while a red and gold patterned cloth covers its lower body. The figure holds a green sword vertically in its right hand and a small, dark object in its left hand. A golden halo encircles its head, and a larger, oval-shaped golden mandorla surrounds its entire body. The figure sits cross-legged on a large, multi-layered lotus blossom, depicted with green petals outlined in gold and red accents. Below the lotus, the large, four-legged creature stands facing left, with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. Its body is primarily a reddish-brown color, with a voluminous green mane and tail, both detailed with gold lines. The creature has a fierce expression with wide, red-rimmed eyes, a red open mouth showing fangs, and a red tongue. It wears a decorative harness around its neck and chest. Its four legs are thick, ending in stylized paws with red and green details. The creature stands on small, cloud-like or wave-like forms. The main painted panel is framed by a dark blue border with a repeating gold wave or cloud pattern. This inner frame is then mounted on a wider, plain light brown scroll material.
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