Photo of collection object Iconographic Drawing of the North Star or Sudarsana Mandala (Myoken mandara), attributed to Gensho
Iconographic Drawing of the North Star or Sudarsana Mandala (Myoken mandara), attributed to Gensho, 12th century. Single-sheet drawing mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper, painting proper: 48.8 x 30.2 cm (19 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.) overall, including mounting, cord and roller ends: 127.5 x 49.5 cm (50 3/16 x 19 1/2 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, unknown.

Iconographic Drawing of the North Star or Sudarsana Mandala (Myoken mandara), attributed to Gensho

12th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Single-sheet drawing mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper
Medium
Single-sheet drawing mounted as a hanging scroll, Ink on paper
Locations
country: Japan
Period
Heian Period
Dimensions
painting proper: 48.8 x 30.2 cm (19 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.) overall, including mounting, cord and roller ends: 127.5 x 49.5 cm (50 3/16 x 19 1/2 in.)
Departments
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto
Rights Statement
unknown
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