Seven Heavenly Kings
Medium
Hanging scroll; color on silk
Dimensions
77 3/4 x 39 1/4 in. (197.5 x 99.7 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Ming (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friedman, 1958
Accession Number
58.176
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the majestic *Seven Heavenly Kings*, a captivating hanging scroll from Ming (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (4–1911) China, now gracing the Metropolitan Museum of's Asian Art collection.ed by an unidentified artist using vibrant colors on silk, this work measures an impressive 77 34 x 39 1/4 inches (197.5 x 99.7 cm). Hanging scrolls like this were prized in imperial China for their portability and ritual display, often unrolled during ceremonies or scholarly gatherings to inspire awe and contemplation. The artwork depicts powerful male figures identified as kings, likely drawing from Buddh...