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Mandala of Kumano Shrine

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a vertically oriented artwork. The artwork has a brown border on both sides with small diamond patterns. The artwork itself is divided into three sections. The top section depicts a landscape with a large red circle, and several human figures. The middle section contains 12 human figures sitting cross-legged. The bottom section depicts another landscape with human figures. The artwork background is predominantly dark brown. There are several lines of small white text throughout the artwork. The artwork has a green line at the top and bottom. The border around the artwork has intricate designs. The overall design suggests it is a mandala.

Artwork details

Date:
early 14th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
326 × 625 px
Museum record:
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