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29-96-684A

From: Japan | Buddhist Temple

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-684A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan | Buddhist Temple
Period Meiji
Date Made Late 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Technique Woodblock Printed
Iconography Benkei's Bell | Benkei
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Woodblock print with two scenes and text of the story of warrior-monk, Benkei 弁慶, stealing an ancient and magical bell from Miidera Temple. 29-96-684A and B are identical.

Height 17 cm
Length 36 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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