National Treasure Gallery: Landscape
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Landscape, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure, Lent by Jingoji Temple, Kyoto)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
August 3, 2021 (Tue) - September 5, 2021 (Sun)This folding screen has been preserved at Jingoji temple, an esoteric Buddhist temple in Kyoto, and was used as a backdrop for rituals called "kanjo." It depicts everyday activities of people of high standing and commoners amongst gentle and expansive mountain ranges. When viewed from a distance, monumental scenery unfolds before one’s eyes, while scrupulous detail is visible up close. This work – the oldest extant folding screen of yamato-e Japanese-style painting – is thought to have been originally used as a furnishing by the nobility.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Landscape | Kamakura period, 13th century | Lent by Jingoji Temple, Kyoto |