Eight Patriarchs of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism

Eight hanging scrolls; ink and colors on silk
H 118.6, W 83.8 (each)
Kamakura period　13th century-14th century

Eight Patriarchs of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism
  • D030042
Eight Patriarchs of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism_0
  • D030042
  • 2002/02/26

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These paintings form a group portrait of the eight patriarchs of the Esoteric Buddhist Shingon tradition. A set of five patriarchs that had been brought from Tang China by Kūkai was supplemented by two additional paintings created in Japan that formed a set of seven kept at Kyōōgokoku-ji Temple (Tō-ji). A portrait of Kūkai was later added to form the now-traditional set of eight patriarchs (hasso). This is precious early example of the type.  
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Accession Number 797-0
Category Paintings
Bibliography Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of the Nara National Museum: Buddhist Painting. Nara National Museum, 2002, 169p. (Japanese)

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