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Illustrated History of the Yūzū nenbutsu Sect (Yūzū nenbutsu engi), Vol. I

PaintingsJapanese15th century

Illustrated History of the Yūzū nenbutsu Sect (Yūzū nenbutsu engi), Vol. I

Muromachi period, dated 1471

Artists

Monk Musashi HōgenArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

One of a pair of handscrolls; ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

scroll one, irregular: H. 30.4 x W. 1075.3 cm (11 15/16 x 423 3/8 in.)

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