PaintingsJapanese16th century

Shaka Nyorai (Buddha Sâkyamuni) on Clouds

Muromachi period, 16th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; 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. 121 x W. 52.6 cm (47 5/8 x 20 11/16 in.)

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