Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. late 11th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper and gilt on wood
Dimensions: Each: 4 1/4 × 22 in. (10.8 × 55.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jeffrey Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two stacked horizontal panels, each with five painted figures in red archways and dark dividers.
Detailed Description
Two horizontal, rectangular panels are stacked vertically, each containing five distinct painted figures. The panels appear aged with some wear, and each figure is set within a red, arch-shaped niche. Dark vertical bands with geometric patterns separate the niches. The overall color palette includes reds, greens, blues, golds, and light skin tones. The top panel features five seated figures. From left to right: The first figure has light skin, two arms, and hands near the lap, wearing a simple garment and jewelry. The second figure has light skin, two arms, with one raised holding a sword-like object and the other hand near the lap, wearing a simple garment and jewelry. The central figure has golden skin, two arms, with the right arm extended downwards and the left hand in the lap, wearing a red robe. The fourth figure has light skin, four arms, with two hands pressed together at the chest and two outer hands raised, wearing a simple garment and jewelry. The fifth figure has light green skin, two arms, with one arm resting on a raised knee and the other arm behind the back, wearing a simple garment and jewelry. The bottom panel features five figures, mostly in dynamic standing poses or with raised limbs. From left to right: The first figure has dark blue skin, two arms, one raised and one lowered, wearing a loincloth. The second figure has golden skin, six arms, holding various objects including a sword and a skull cup, wearing a loincloth and jewelry. The central figure is seated, with golden skin, four arms, two hands near the chest, and two outer hands raised, wearing a simple garment and jewelry. The fourth figure has light skin, six arms, holding various objects, wearing a loincloth and jewelry. The fifth figure has dark blue skin, six arms, holding various objects, wearing a loincloth and jewelry. All figures in both panels are depicted with a red halo or aura behind their heads.
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