Photo of collection object Iconographic Drawings of the Five Kings of Wisdom (Myōō-bu shoson) — Iconographic Drawings of the Five Kings of Wisdom (Myōō-bu shoson), 12th century. Handscroll; ink and color on paper, 13 1/4 in. x 42 ft. 2 3/16 in. (33.7 x 1285.7 cm). The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975, 1975.268.6. public-domain.

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Iconographic Drawings of the Five Kings of Wisdom (Myōō-bu shoson)

12th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Medium: Handscroll, Ink, color on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Heian Period
Dimensions: 13 1/4 in. x 42 ft. 2 3/16 in. (33.7 x 1285.7 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 1975.268.6
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Rights Statement: public-domain
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