

Scene from The Illustrated Sutra of Past and Present Karma (Kako genzai e-inga-kyō; Matsunaga Version)
The image depicts a horizontal scroll with a colorful illustration at the top and black text below. The illustration features a central figure sitting cross-legged on a blue-green surface, wearing a red robe with a blue sash and a halo around their head. To the left of the central figure are two individuals wearing long robes in shades of blue and red. On the left side of the illustration, a red and blue creature is shown with a long snout and a red line extending from its mouth. On the right side, a figure wearing a brown robe holds a staff. The background of the illustration includes swirling clouds and shapes in shades of red, blue, and gray. The text below the illustration is written in black ink and appears to be in a non-Latin script. The overall color of the scroll is a light brown, with darker brown areas indicating aging or wear. The scroll has a black border at the top and bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 13th century
- Medium
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 288 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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