Demon Chanting the Name of the Buddha
Titles
- Oni nenbutsu
- 鬼念仏
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date1837 - 1891
GeographyJapan
MediumHanging scroll; ink and color on paper
DimensionsScroll (w/o scroll ends): 47 × 22 1/4 in. (119.4 × 56.5 cm)
Image: 13 5/8 × 18 1/2 in. (34.6 × 47 cm)
Image: 13 5/8 × 18 1/2 in. (34.6 × 47 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of The James Edward and Mary Louise O'Brien Collection, 1978 (4674.1)
Object number4674.1
DescriptionThe signature and seal require further study to determine authenticity.
The mounting has an unusual design of houses and figures in brocade, there is a somewhat Western form of perspective employed.
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