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Scroll of Mudras

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a yellowed, aged paper scroll with black ink drawings and writing. The scroll features two full-body figures of women in traditional Asian dress, standing on lotus flowers. The woman on the left has her hands in front of her chest, with the right hand facing outward and the left hand facing inward. The woman on the right has both hands raised above her head. To the left of the women are six detailed drawings of hands in various positions, showcasing different mudras. The background of the scroll contains vertical columns of Asian text written in black ink. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical document, likely related to Buddhist or spiritual practices. The title of the scroll is "Scroll of Mudras". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 324 px
Museum record:
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