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Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi) (detail). Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century. Japan. Handscroll; ink and color on paper; 11 3/4 x 28 ft. 3 3/4 in. (29.8 x 863 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1925 (25.224d).
The Story of nichizo

In the next scene, Nichizo and Emma meet. Surrounding then are Emma's demonic guards and his assistant, who carries scrolls listing the sins of the guilty, condemned souls.
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