Photo of collection object Welcoming Descent of Amitâbha (Amida Raigō zu) — Welcoming Descent of Amitâbha (Amida Raigō zu), Nambokuchō period, 14th century. Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold pigment and cut gold leaf (kirikane) on silk, image only: H. 97.5 x W. 47.9 cm (38 3/8 x 18 7/8 in.) mounting, with cord and roller ends: H. 198.1 x W. 73 cm (78 x 28 3/4 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Waldo E. Forbes, unknown.

Welcoming Descent of Amitâbha (Amida Raigō zu)

Nambokuchō period, 14th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold pigment and cut gold leaf (kirikane) on silk
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color, gold pigment, cut gold leaf (kirikane) on silk
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Nambokuchō Period
Dimensions: image only: H. 97.5 x W. 47.9 cm (38 3/8 x 18 7/8 in.) mounting, with cord and roller ends: H. 198.1 x W. 73 cm (78 x 28 3/4 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Waldo E. Forbes
Rights Statement: unknown
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