Kokawa-dera Engi Emaki
The Kokawa-dera Engi Emaki (粉河寺縁起絵巻, "Illustrated handscroll of Legends of Kokawa-dera Temple"), is an emakimono or emaki (painted narrative handscroll) from the 12th century, in either the Heian or Kamakura periods of Japanese history. An illuminated manuscript composed of a single scroll of paper, it illustrates the foundation of, and the miracles associated with, the Kokawa-dera Buddhist temple in the former Kii Province (currently in Wakayama Prefecture). The long paintings in the work were executed in a simple, uncluttered, Yamato-e style typical of Japanese paintings of the time.
| Kokawa-dera Engi Emaki | |
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| ja: 粉河寺縁起絵巻 | |
Detail of the scroll showing a young girl on a pilgrimage riding a horse | |
| Artist | Unknown |
| Completion date | 12th century |
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| Movement | Yamato-e |
| Subject | Kokawa-dera Temple |
| Dimensions | 30.8 cm × 1984.2 cm (12.1 in × 781.2 in) |
| Designation | National Treasure |
| Location | Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto |
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