Gakkō Bosatsu, from “Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas” (“Kontai butsugajō”) 1134 - 1166

“Gakkō Bosatsu” is a depiction of a Buddhist deity from the “Kontai butsugajō,” an album of deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas, painted by Takuma Tametō in 1134-1166. The delicate ink and color on paper, measuring 10 × 5 3/8 in., shows the deity seated on a lotus blossom with a serene expression, radiating enlightenment. This artwork from the Kamakura period exemplifies the artistic skill of Takuma Tametō, a prominent artist known for his Buddhist paintings, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The intricate details and delicate use of color make this painting a testament to the beauty and complexity of Buddhist art.