PaintingsJapanese16th century

Mandala of Mount Kōya (Kōyasan mandara)

Muromachi period, 16th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll: ink and colors on hemp(?)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 170.9 x W. 74.3 cm (67 5/16 x 29 1/4 in.) mounting, including cord and roller ends: H. 274.3 x W. 101.6 cm (108 x 40 in.)

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