

The Four Deities of Mount Kōya
Vertical hanging scroll painting. The artwork titled 'The Four Deities of Mount Kōya' by artist Unknown depicts four main figures. Top left: A man wearing a dark green robe sits on a platform. Top right: A woman wearing a white robe and a large ornate headdress sits on a platform. Bottom left: A man wearing a beige robe sits on a low platform; one leg is crossed over the other. Bottom right: A woman wearing a white robe and an orange shawl sits on a platform; one leg is crossed over the other. Two men wearing beige robes sit at a table at the bottom. A black dog and white dog are on the floor. The background is a mottled brown color. The painting is bordered by a blue patterned panel on both sides.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 14th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 346 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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