Anonymous Sanskrit (Bonji), Muromachi period, 16th century

hanging scroll: ink, colour and gold on silk, depicting the Sanskrit character 'A' on a lotus throne upheld by a vajra, the upper section with kanbun inscription, silk brocade border, lacquer scroll ends

100 by 37.5cm. (39⅜ by 14¾ in.) painting

188.5 by 53.5cm. (74¼ by 21⅛ in.) including mount