Photo of collection object Section of the Sutra on the Contemplation of Immeasurable Life, one of the “Rengeōin Fragments” (Rengeō’in-gire)
Traditionally attributed to Emperor Shirakawa. Section of the Sutra on the Contemplation of Immeasurable Life, one of the “Rengeōin Fragments” (Rengeō’in-gire), 12th century. Hanging scroll; gold and malachite on paper decorated in gold and silver, Image: 10 1/4 × 3 15/16 in. (26 × 10 cm) Overall with mounting: 55 1/2 × 17 15/16 in. (141 × 45.5 cm). Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2024, 2024.412.2. public-domain.
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Section of the Sutra on the Contemplation of Immeasurable Life, one of the “Rengeōin Fragments” (Rengeō’in-gire)

12th century

Traditionally attributed to Emperor Shirakawa

Asian Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Traditionally attributed to Emperor Shirakawa
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Hanging scroll; gold and malachite on paper decorated in gold and silver
Medium
Hanging scroll, Gold, malachite on paper decorated in gold, Silver
Locations
country: Japan
Period
Heian Period
Dimensions
Image: 10 1/4 × 3 15/16 in. (26 × 10 cm) Overall with mounting: 55 1/2 × 17 15/16 in. (141 × 45.5 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
2024.412.2
Credit Line
Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2024
Rights Statement
public-domain
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