Photo of collection object Buddhist Maxim on the Saving Power of Amida
Gukyoku, Reisai. Buddhist Maxim on the Saving Power of Amida, first half 15th century. Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper, Image (each scroll): 36 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (93.4 x 22.3 cm) Overall with mounting (a): 67 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (170.5 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (a): 67 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (170.5 x 28.6 cm) Overall with mounting (b): 67 x 9 1/2 in. (170.2 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (b): 67 x 11 3/16 in. (170.2 x 28.4 cm). Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, in memory of John M. Rosenfield, 2014, 2014.719.9. public-domain.
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Buddhist Maxim on the Saving Power of Amida

first half 15th century

Gukyoku Reisai

Asian Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Gukyoku, Reisai
Classification
Calligraphy
Formatted Medium
Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper
Medium
Pair of hanging scrolls, Ink on paper
Locations
country: Japan
Period
Nanbokuchō Period
Dimensions
Image (each scroll): 36 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (93.4 x 22.3 cm) Overall with mounting (a): 67 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (170.5 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (a): 67 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (170.5 x 28.6 cm) Overall with mounting (b): 67 x 9 1/2 in. (170.2 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (b): 67 x 11 3/16 in. (170.2 x 28.4 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
2014.719.9
Credit Line
Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, in memory of John M. Rosenfield, 2014
Rights Statement
public-domain
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