Photo of collection object Segment of Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra
Attributed to Kujō Kanezane. Segment of Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra, late 12th century. Handscroll section mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on colored paper decorated with cut gold (kirikane), sprinkled gold (sunago), and silver leaf, 10 x 3 9/16 in. (25.4 x 9.1 cm). Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1990, 1990.116. public-domain.

Segment of Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra

late 12th century

Attributed to Kujō Kanezane

Asian Art

Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Handscroll section mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on colored paper decorated with cut gold (kirikane), sprinkled gold (sunago), and silver leaf
Locations
country: Japan
Dimensions
10 x 3 9/16 in. (25.4 x 9.1 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
1990.116
Credit Line
Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1990
Rights Statement
public-domain
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