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“Universal Gateway,” Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra

Sugawara Mitsushige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful illustration of a Buddhist scene. A central figure sits on a throne-like structure; the figure wears yellow robes and has black hair. The central figure sits on a raised platform surrounded by multiple other figures. The central figure and many of the surrounding figures have a halo around their head. The central figure and some of the surrounding figures wear robes in various colors. Some of the figures are standing, and some are sitting. Some of the figures hold objects. The background includes a blue sky with clouds and colorful streamers. The image has a border with Asian writing on it. The border is off-white with a gold section on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1257
Medium:
Handscroll; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 301 px
Museum record:
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