Photo of collection object Sanskrit Womb World Mandala (Shuji Taizōkai mandara) — Sanskrit Womb World Mandala (Shuji Taizōkai mandara), 15th century. One of a pair of hanging scrolls; gold on indigo-dyed paper, painting proper: H. 59.5 x W. 47.3 cm (23 7/16 x 18 5/8 in.) overall (including mounting, cord and roller ends): H. 122 x W. 62 cm (48 1/16 x 24 7/16 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto in honor of Edwin and Fumiko Cranston, unknown.

Sanskrit Womb World Mandala (Shuji Taizōkai mandara)

15th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: One of a pair of hanging scrolls; gold on indigo-dyed paper
Medium: One of a pair of hanging scrolls, gold on indigo-dyed paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Muromachi Period
Dimensions: painting proper: H. 59.5 x W. 47.3 cm (23 7/16 x 18 5/8 in.) overall (including mounting, cord and roller ends): H. 122 x W. 62 cm (48 1/16 x 24 7/16 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto in honor of Edwin and Fumiko Cranston
Rights Statement: unknown
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