PaintingsJapanese16th century

Dainichi Nyorai

Muromachi period, early to mid 16th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 90.2 × W. 56.5 cm (35 1/2 × 22 1/4 in.) overall mounting, including roller ends and suspension cord: H. 182.5 × W. 73.5 cm (71 7/8 × 28 15/16 in.)

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