PaintingsJapanese16th century

Standing Shaka Nyorai (Buddha Sâkyamuni)

Muromachi period, 16th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll painting cut-down and framed under glass; ink, color and gold on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 119.9 x W. 50.1 cm (47 3/16 x 19 3/4 in.)

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