Illustrated Legends of Ishiyamadera (Ishiyamadera engi emaki), Scroll 3
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.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).
Artwork Details
- 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
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art