Mandala: Pilgrims at Kumano Nachi Shrine
Titles
- Kumano Nachi Sankei Mandara
- 熊野那智参詣曼荼羅
Artist
Anonymous
DateMid-late 16th century
GeographyJapan
MediumInk, color and gold on paper
Dimensions12 1/4 x 222 7/16 in. (31.1 x 565 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Robert Allerton, 1952 (1658.1)
Object number1658.1a
DescriptionYamato-e. Torii gate, bridge over stream, buildings, trees and Nachi waterfall, Torii pagoda, drum tower, buildings, bridge, buildings, steps up the mountians, Saimon Gate, buildings, clouds, trees. It is a picture of the sacred precints, monks, pilgrims, and worshippers. One point is only concerned with a story or tale that is the figures under the Nachi waterfall. Mongaku being rescued by Kongara and Seitaka, the two attendants of Fudo, a Buddhist deity.On View
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