Kasuga Deer Mandala
The image depicts a vertical painting titled "Kasuga Deer Mandala" by an unknown artist. The painting features a white deer with large antlers and a spotted coat, adorned with a red harness and a blue and red saddle. The deer stands on a gold cloud-like design, facing right. Behind the deer is a tree with sparse green leaves and a thin brown trunk. Above the deer is a large gold circle containing six small figures of people sitting cross-legged. The people wear green, blue, and red robes. The background of the painting is dark blue, with a gold border on either side. At the top of the painting, a dark mountain range is visible under a night sky with a yellow moon.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 401 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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