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Illustrated Legends of Ishiyamadera (Ishiyamadera engi emaki), Scroll 3

Attributed to Takashina Takakane Japanese

ca. 14th century

Not on view

Illustrated Legends of Ishiyamadera depicts thirty-three separate stories about the miraculous powers of the temple’s main icon, the Nyoirin Kannon, popular especially among female pilgrims for its wish-fulfilling jewel and ability to aid in conception and safe childbirth. Author and self-professed Genji fanatic Takasue no Musume made the journey there in 1045, which is depicted here, and recorded it in her memoir, The Sarashina Diary (ca. 1060).

Illustrated Legends of Ishiyamadera (Ishiyamadera engi emaki), Scroll 3, Attributed to Takashina Takakane (Japanese) active early 14th century, One handscroll from a set of seven; ink and color on paper, Japan — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

伝高階隆兼筆　伝杲守詞書　石山寺縁起絵巻　（巻第三）

Title: Illustrated Legends of Ishiyamadera (Ishiyamadera engi emaki), Scroll 3

Artist: Attributed to Takashina Takakane (Japanese) active early 14th century

Period: Kamakura period (1185–1333)

Date: ca. 14th century

Culture: Japan

Medium: One handscroll from a set of seven; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 13 1/4 in. × 57 ft. 4 11/16 in. (33.6 × 1749.2 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by Ishiyamadera Temple

Object Number: SL.7.2019.19.6a, b

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