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Photo of collection object Welcoming Descent of Amitābha

Welcoming Descent of Amitābha

Muromachi period, 15th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold pigment and cut gold-leaf (kirikane) on silk
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Muromachi Period
Dimensions: painting proper: H. 115.8 x W. 52.8 cm (45 9/16 x 20 13/16 in.) mounting silk only: H. 200 x W. 71.8 cm (78 3/4 x 28 1/4 in.) mounting, with cord and roller ends: H. 203.8 x W. 77.5 cm (80 1/4 x 30 1/2 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
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