鞍馬山曼荼羅・毘沙門天三尊像図|Mount Kurama Mandala: Bishamonten Triad
The Met
Artist: Unidentified
Date: 15th–16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 32 13/16 × 14 3/4 in. (83.4 × 37.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 62 3/4 × 21 5/8 in. (159.4 × 54.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 62 3/4 × 23 7/16 in. (159.4 × 59.6 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Chester Holcombe and Anonymous Gift, by exchange, and funds from various donors, 2018
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central multi-armed figure with flaming halo, flanked by two smaller figures on clouds, in a patterned frame
Detailed Description
This painting features a large central figure positioned above two smaller figures, all set against a dark background within a patterned border. The central panel is a deep brown, framed by a lighter, golden-tan border patterned with large white and light blue chrysanthemum-like flowers and blue cloud motifs. The dominant figure, positioned in the upper center, has light blue skin, a wide-open mouth revealing teeth, and a golden crown adorned with intricate details. It possesses multiple arms, though not all are clearly visible, and is surrounded by a vibrant red flaming halo. The figure wears elaborate, multi-layered robes in shades of red, green, and gold, with gold patterns and accents, including what appear to be golden armor plates on its torso and limbs. It stands on or emerges from dark, swirling clouds. Below the central figure, two smaller figures stand on separate, reddish-orange cloud formations. The figure on the left is dressed in green robes with a red sash and holds an open book or tablet in both hands. The figure on the right wears red and gold robes, a small golden crown, and has a closed mouth and open eyes. Both smaller figures are depicted with dark hair and stand facing forward. The background behind these figures is a muted brown, with subtle, dark outlines suggesting mountainous terrain and additional wisps of clouds.
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