CELESTIAL GENERALS

Buddhist Guardian King

Buddhist Guardian King

Deity
Celestial Generals
Painting Type
Scroll Painting
Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Date / Period
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Hanging scroll; silk applique and embroidery on plain-weave silk
Dimensions
Overall: 37 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (95.9 x 47 cm) Overall with mounting: 85 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (217.2 x 59.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 85 1/2 × 25 3/4 in. (217.2 × 65.4 cm)
Accession Number
47.18.104
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 40079.

Description

Buddhist Guardian King. Panel; Ming dynasty (1368–1644); Hanging scroll; silk applique and embroidery on plain-weave silk.