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Story of Michizane Sugawara, known as Tenjin (Tenjin engi) 天神縁起

Reizen Saburo Tametaka 冷泉(岡田)為恭

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white illustration of a Japanese-style building with a tiled roof. Roof has a black border, patterned tiles underneath, and a decorative detail at the top. Building sits in front of a cliffside with trees and a guard rail. Illustration is bordered by a thin black line. Paper appears to be a light yellowish-beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
381 × 624 px
Museum record:
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