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History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c
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History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c
483276 History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c.1495 (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Mitsunobu, Tosa (1434-1525); 34.3x1044 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Tsukimine-dera (Geppoji) konryu shugyo engi. According to legend, Prince Shotoku Taishi (574-622) instructed the Buddhist monk Nichira to select an auspicious site for a temple. After a prolonged search, Nichira was drawn by supernatural signs to a tree in Settsu Province, when the tree fell it revealed a fully formed statue of Senju Kannon, on the trunk. The calligraphy is thought to be by Fujiwara Kinnatsu.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Charles Lang Freer; Japanese, out of copyright
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History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c. 1495
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. This print captures a remarkable piece of Japanese history and artistry. Created by Mitsunobu, Tosa in the 15th century, this ink, color, and gold on paper artwork measures an impressive 34.3x1044 cm. The image depicts a scene from legend: Prince Shotoku Taishi instructs Buddhist monk Nichira to find a suitable location for a temple. After an extensive search guided by supernatural signs, Nichira is led to Settsu Province where he discovers a tree that reveals a fully formed statue of Senju Kannon when it falls. The scroll showcases intricate calligraphy believed to be penned by Fujiwara Kinnatsu. The attention to detail in both script and illustration is awe-inspiring. Every element in this handscroll painting tells its own story - from the auspicious site selection process to the entourage accompanying Prince Shotoku Taishi and Nichira on their journey. The traditional costumes worn by these figures transport us back to Japan's Muromachi period. As we gaze upon this magnificent work at the Freer Gallery of Art in Smithsonian Institution, we are reminded of the deep roots Buddhism has within Japanese culture and how legends like these have shaped its foundations over time. This print not only serves as an exquisite example of Japanese art but also invites us into a world where spirituality intertwines with nature and human endeavor.
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