Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future Series Reproductions in the Tokyo National Museum Collection: The Heike Nokyo Sutras
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Reproduction of Heike Nokyo Sutra, Reproduced by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho Period, 20th century (Original: Owned by Itsukushima Shrine, Heian period, dated 1164, National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
October 19, 2010 (Tue) - November 28, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
Since the Tokyo National Museum was established in 1872, it has produced and collected a variety of illustrative and other reproductions to broaden its range of exhibits and further academic research. This exhibition focuses on one example of these reproductions: the Heike Nokyo sutra scrolls.
Exhibit includes:
Reproduction of Heike Nokyo Sutra, Reproduced by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho Period, 20th century (Original: Owned by Itsukushima Shrine, Heian period, dated 1164, National Treasure)
Reproduction of Heike Nokyo Sutra, Reproduced by Chomei Anshun and others, 1882-84 (Original: Owned by Itsukushima Shrine, Heian period, dated 1164, National Treasure)
Box for Heike Nokyo Sutra (Reproduction), Reproduced supervised by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho period, 20th century (Original: Owned by Itsukushima Shrine, Heian period, dated 1164, National Treasure)