PaintingsJapanese14th century

Fragment of a Biography of Prince Shōtoku showing Citizens Receiving Gifts of Rice

Late Kamakura to Nambokuchō period, c. 14th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll fragment mounted as an album leaf; ink and colors on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Nambokuchō period, 1333-1392

Century

14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 18.4 x W. 26.3 cm (7 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.)

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