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Kasuga Mandala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vertically oriented rectangular artwork titled "Kasuga Mandala" by an unknown artist. The artwork features a dark brown background with a lighter brown border around the edges. Inside the artwork, there are various shades of brown with hints of green, gold, and blue. The top section appears to have a dark green area and a building-like structure with several roofs. There are trees and other structures scattered throughout the artwork. The outer border of the artwork is light beige with a white and gray pattern. The inner border of the outer section has a light brown background with small blue and gold designs. The artwork is framed by a thin black border on both sides.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
388 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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