Photo of collection object Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi e-den)
Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi e-den), 14th century. One of two hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk, Image: 67 5/8 x 33 1/4 in. (171.8 x 84.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 106 x 40 1/2 in. (269.2 x 102.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 106 x 43 1/4 in. (269.2 x 109.9 cm). H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929, 29.100.470. public-domain.
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Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi e-den)

14th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
One of two hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk
Medium
One of two hanging scrolls, Ink, color, gold on silk
Locations
country: Japan
Period
Kamakura Period
Dimensions
Image: 67 5/8 x 33 1/4 in. (171.8 x 84.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 106 x 40 1/2 in. (269.2 x 102.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 106 x 43 1/4 in. (269.2 x 109.9 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
29.100.470
Credit Line
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Rights Statement
public-domain
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