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Mandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square artwork, Mandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel by an unknown artist, with a red background featuring a floral pattern. The artwork has a thick gold border with intricate designs and a thinner border with a similar pattern. Inside the borders is a blue background with a gold mandala design in the center, comprising multiple circles. The central circle contains a white circle with a figure sitting on a lotus flower, surrounded by a red ring. Eight smaller white circles are arranged around the center circle, each containing a figure. The figures are dressed in traditional robes and have distinct hairstyles and accessories. The circles are separated by gold lines and shapes, and the entire design is symmetrical. The artwork features a mix of bright colors, including red, blue, green, gold, and white, and intricate details throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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