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Events in the Life of Kōbō Daishi
Events in the Life of Kōbō Daishi
Events in the Life of Kōbō Daishi

Events in the Life of Kōbō Daishi

Titles
  • 弘法大師行状絵巻
  • Kōbō Daishi Gyōjō Emaki
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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