Copies of the Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine I: The Beautiful Scenery at Kasuga
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Illustrated Scroll of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 20, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
July 23, 2014 (Wed) - August 31, 2014 (Sun)This exhibition, themed "The Beautiful Scenery at Kasuga," is the first round of a series that attempts to introduce people's faith in Kasuga Taisha from various aspects, along with the appeal of the copies of the Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine.
Current exhibit includes:
Kasuga Shrine Mandala, Kamakura period, 13th century
Mandala of Kasuga Honjibutsu (Shinto gods as Buddhist deities), Kamakura period, 13th century
Illustrated Scroll of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 16, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Edo period, 19th century
Mandala of Holy Deer as Messenger of Deity of Kasuga, Muromachi period, 16th century (Gift of Mr. Naito Gyoho)
Illustrated Scroll of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 19, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Edo period, 19th century
Cabinet, With painted decoration of Kasuga Shrine Mandala, Muromachi period, dated 1479