Mandala of the Two Realms (J. Ryōkai Mandara)

Two hanging scrolls; ink and colors on silk
H 62.2, W 52.2 (each)
Kamakura period　13th century

Mandala of the Two Realms (J. Ryōkai Mandara)
  • D009379
Mandala of the Two Realms (J. Ryōkai Mandara)_0
  • D009379
  • 1995/04/26
Mandala of the Two Realms (J. Ryōkai Mandara)_1
  • D009383
  • 1995/04/26

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The Mandala of the Two Worlds represent the cosmos according to Shingon esoteric Buddhism and are based on originals brought to Japan from Tang China by Kōbō Daishi, Kukai, in the early Heian period. These works with their refined forms and elegant colors, ornamental flecks of gold and silver foil and intricate cut-gold, kirikane, preserve the style of the late-Heian period. 
Object label 

Accession Number 889-0
Category Paintings
Bibliography Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of the Nara National Museum: Buddhist Painting. Nara National Museum, 2002, 169p. (Japanese)

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