Photo of collection object Life of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi eden) Fragment — Life of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi eden) Fragment, 12th-14th century. Handscroll fragment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, painting proper: H. 15.2 x W. 45.2 cm (6 x 17 13/16 in.) with mounting, roller ends and suspension cord: H. 99.5 x W. 60.1 cm (39 3/16 x 23 11/16 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, unknown.

Life of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi eden) Fragment

12th-14th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Handscroll fragment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Medium: Handscroll fragment mounted as a hanging scroll, Ink, color on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Kamakura Period
Dimensions: painting proper: H. 15.2 x W. 45.2 cm (6 x 17 13/16 in.) with mounting, roller ends and suspension cord: H. 99.5 x W. 60.1 cm (39 3/16 x 23 11/16 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia
Rights Statement: unknown
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