Buddhist Maxim on the Saving Power of Amida

Gukyoku Reisai

Japanese, 1369–1452

Datefirst half 15th century

MediumPair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper

DimensionsImage (each scroll): 36 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (93.4 x 22.3 cm) Overall with mounting (a): 67 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (170.5 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (a): 67 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (170.5 x 28.6 cm) Overall with mounting (b): 67 x 9 1/2 in. (170.2 x 24.1 cm) Overall with knobs (b): 67 x 11 3/16 in. (170.2 x 28.4 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodNanbokuchō period (1336–92)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationCalligraphy

Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, in memory of John M. Rosenfield, 2014

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