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The Life of Shakyamuni

The Life of Shakyamuni
(Shaka goichidaiki zue 釈迦御一代記図会)
1845

Medium
six artists' books: colour woodblocks, paper cover, stitched binding

Measurements
(a-f) 25.2 × 18.0 cm (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Asian Art Acquisition Fund, 2013

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Inscription
(a) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御一代記図会一しょ 書
(b) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御二代記図会二しょ 書
(c) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御三代記図会三しょ 書
(d) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御四代記図会四しょ 書
(e) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御五代記図会五しょ 書
(f) printed in ink on cover u.l.: 釈迦御六代記図会六しょ 書

Accession Number
2013.934.a-f

Department
Asian Art

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