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Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin’ōji Temple

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene scene with several figures and natural elements. The scene features a group of people dressed in traditional robes, some of whom are on a path. A figure with red flames on their head and body stands on the left. The background shows a cliffside with trees and rocks. A body of water is visible behind the cliff. The artwork's border is beige with a brown patterned stripe at the top and bottom. The scene is from "The Illustrated Legends of Jin'ōji Temple" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 14th century
Medium
Fragment of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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