One of the “One Million Pagodas” (Hyakumanto)
The object is a pagoda. The pagoda has a square base that is not visible, it appears to be a cylinder. The base has a design on it. There are three large circular tiers stacked on top of each other with decreasing diameters. On top of these are six more circular tiers stacked on top of each other with decreasing diameters. The topmost tier is shaped like a flame. The object appears to be made of clay and is beige with a weathered appearance. The background is black at the top and fades to gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 764–70
- Medium
- Japanese cypress (hinoki), Cleyera ochnacea (sakaki), and ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 538 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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