Untitled

Unknown

ca. 1400 · Section of scroll 1 from a set of 3; ink, color, and gold on paper · Asian Art

This scene, a detached section from a set of three illustrated narrative handscrolls (emakimono), presents the conclusion of the amorous tale of a Buddhist monk and his young acolyte, who in a previous scene has taken his own life by drowning. A procession for raigo-e, a ritual ceremony celebrating Amida Buddha and his retinue of bodhisattvas, descends and crosses a bridge to welcome the souls of the departed and guide them to paradise with music and song.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1400

Medium

Section of scroll 1 from a set of 3; ink, color, and gold on paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2005