Descent of the Nine Luminaries and the Seven Stars at Kasuga

Cleveland Museum of Art

Vertical hanging scroll painting on dark background. Border is green and gold. The scene depicts multiple figures in traditional Japanese clothing on clouds. Two groups of figures; one group in upper center and one group in lower center. Upper group of nine standing figures on clouds; some with halos. Lower group of seven standing figures on clouds; some with halos. Figures wear traditional Japanese robes in shades of pink, red, brown, and green. Some figures hold items; staff, string, and bowl. Background dark with moon and mountain top in upper left.