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Seiryū Gongen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Seiryū Gongen" by an unknown artist depicts a man and a child. The man wears a white robe with black and gold trim. He stands on a platform with his right leg extended forward and his left leg back. His right arm is extended and his left arm is bent at the elbow. He looks to his right. The child crouches on the ground to the right of the man, wearing a green robe with red trim and a red sash. The man and child are positioned within a large window-like frame with a gold outline and rope-like details. The artwork features a reddish-brown border with a patterned strip at the top. The background is primarily dark brown.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-14th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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