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Mandala of Kasuga Shrine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular artwork with a brown border. The artwork depicts a landscape with a mountain and a shrine complex. The mountain is dark green with lighter green vegetation and a rounded peak. The shrine complex features multiple buildings with brown roofs and white walls. There are seven small white Buddha-like figures across the top. The shrine complex and mountain are set against a brown background. A pathway leads from the shrine complex down to a gate and then through a landscape with trees and hills. The artwork has a detailed and intricate design throughout. The artwork is titled "Mandala of Kasuga Shrine" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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