Scroll Painting

29-96-523

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Kakemono
Object Number 29-96-523
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Description

Paper scroll. Kakemono of a heavenly king standing on demon. Flame halo, staff in left hand, symbols on background, right and left figure, crest and writing above and below, 2 small companion figures of Buddhist saints at base of figure, one at right has double halo and holds sacred jewel. Gilding.

Hanging is of brown pongee, silk on paper, gilded figure pattern.

Length 147 cm
Width 41 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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