Sonshō Mandala
Artist: Unknown Japanese
large mandala with white background at center with 8 vignettes of Buddhas in various poses, seated on lotus blossoms; at center of circle is Buddha seated within lotus blossom decorated with golden lion heads; at top: inverted lotus-like form with golden birds; figures at UL and UR with offerings riding in on golden clouds; at LL, triangular vignette of blue figure seated before flames; at LR, semi-circle of blue figure posing in front of flames; black background
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since December the 16th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 50 × 23 7/8 in. (127 × 60.64 cm) (image) 63 × 25 3/4 in. (160.02 × 65.41 cm) (mount, without roller)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; color, gofun, and gold on silk
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 52% atium 22% copper 26%