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“Devadatta,” Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra (Hoke-kyō, Daibadatta-bon)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and gold illustration. A central figure sits cross-legged on a platform. The figure has a large halo around their head and body. They are surrounded by smaller figures with halos. A line of eight figures with halos stands behind and to the left. A mountainous landscape on the right features trees and another figure. In the bottom left, a small building sits on a mound; two figures stand nearby. The background includes clouds, water, and more figures.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Handscroll; gold and silver on indigo-dyed paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
572 × 625 px
Museum record:
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