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A Nenbutsu Gathering at Ichiya, Kyoto

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof and open sides. The building has a raised floor and steps leading up to it. Many men, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, are sitting and standing around the building. Some are wearing robes with wide sleeves. The men are of various ages and have different hairstyles, some wearing traditional Japanese headpieces. Two men on the left are wearing conical hats. The background of the image is a light beige color. The image has a black border with a gold pattern, which frames the top and bottom. The scene appears to depict A Nenbutsu Gathering at Ichiya, Kyoto, by Suzuki Harunobu.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Section of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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