Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Kings of Hells: Leaf 40

Brown paper artwork with black line drawings and a few red markings; predominantly Chinese characters. The artwork depicts a scene divided into two main areas by a staircase. The top area features a figure sitting on a platform on the left; the figure wears a long robe with a high collar and a hat. In front of the figure is a table. To the right, on a lower platform, is a figure in a long robe, holding a round object. The bottom area features a figure on the far left with long hair and a long robe; the figure faces left and appears to hold a baby. In the middle, a figure descends the stairs; the figure wears a long robe. On the far right, a figure leans over a railing; the figure wears a long robe and has long hair. A figure on the far right appears to be on fire; the figure has wings and long hair, and wears a long robe. The background of both areas features patterned walls.

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Dimensions: 900 × 805 px
Museum Record: View original

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Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Kings of Hells: Leaf 40

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