Scroll Painting

29-96-496

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Kakemono
Object Number 29-96-496
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Description

Paper. Kakemono, many deities - the Buddha, 3 positions. Seated above under ornamental canopy topped by scared jewel symbol. Directly below to right and left, Fugen and Monju. Sun and moon, top right and left each in a cloud. Below are two groups of 33 and one of 34 saints with full length halos, standing on clouds. Oblong panel of writing at side of each. Colors - rose, gold, green, red, white, black rayed background, black and bronze storks in clouds on banner, red and gold bands as frame. Metal ornaments on both rolls.

Length 153 cm
Width 54 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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