Events in the Life of Kōbō Daishi
Titles
- 弘法大師行状絵巻
- Kōbō Daishi Gyōjō Emaki
Artist
Anonymous
Datelate 13th-early 14th century
GeographyJapan
Mediumink and color on paper
Dimensions13 x 289 5/8 in. (33 x 735.6 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Robert Allerton, 1952 (1689.1)
Object number1689.1
DescriptionEvents in the Life of Priest Kobo. Painting has three sections with inscriptions and paintings: 1) the birth of Köbö Daishi; 2) Köbö daishi with Buddhist divinities; 3) Temple scene. All scenes are in architectural settings. Cover is brown brocade. Lining is gold and silver squares on tan ground.
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