Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin’ōji Temple (Jin’ōji engi emaki)
The scene depicts a traditional Japanese-style bridge with a tiled roof overhang, supported by multiple pillars. Two green prayer bells hang from the overhang. In the foreground, a small hill with green and brown vegetation and several rocks is visible. A tree with sparse leaves stands to the left of the main tree. The background features a body of water and a hazy sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Section of a handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 268 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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