Buddhist Deities Among the Clouds Scroll

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Buddhist deities among the clouds scroll, colored inks on heavy paper, mounted on a shimmering blue and silver, grey and … Read more Buddhist deities among the clouds scroll, colored inks on heavy paper, mounted on a shimmering blue and silver, grey and black, silk brocade in a dragon meallions pattern, signed, with numerous, large and small, red seal marks and an honorific inscription on the upper left in xingshu script. The image size is 24.75" wide x 50" high. With a black silk cord makio and kakio at the top and black jikusaki at the bottom. The outer scroll cover is heavy raw silk. Circa early 20th century, no later than mid century.

A masterfully drawn depiction of one the star gods and his acolyte making an offering to The Buddha, seated in lalitasana ( royal ease), all taking place among heavenly clouds. See less