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Title: Taima Temple Mandala: Amida Welcomes Chûjôhime to the Western Paradise
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description: At the center of the mandala is Amidha Buddha, surrounded by other golden holy figures on clouds, indicated by the rings around their heads. On the ground surrounding the figures are seated men and women in variously colored robes. At the center and front of the holy beings is a man dressed in a grey robe seated under an awning. One of the holy figures is offering him a lotus blossom.; Behind the Buddha is a temple. To the left and right of this are partial views of smaller buildings. The background of the image also contains buildings and mountains, partially obscured by mist. Among the back mountains is a trail of clouds with other holy figures heading into the sky.
Century: 16th century
Object Creation Date: 16th century
Accession Number: 2002/1.169
Medium and Support: hanging scroll, ink, color and gold on silk
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Title: Thirty-six Immortal Poets: Taira no Kanemori
Artist: Madenokôji Fujifusa
Physical Description: A male figure is sitting sideways, his face looking toward the front right. He wears a long black cap, a red under-kimono, a grayish-color jacket with geometric patterns, and right gray color pantaloons. He holds a fan, which is peeking from the right sleeve. The painting is accompanied by calligraphy on the right side of the figure. The painting is mounted on gold brocade with strips of purple and gold brocade on top and bottom of the painting.
Artist Life Dates: 1295-1380
Century: 15th century
Object Creation Date: 15th century
Accession Number: 1962/1.103
Medium and Support: Handscroll section mounted as a hanging scroll: ink and color on paper
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Title: Sword (original) and later handle, sword guard, and scabbard
Artist: Ietsugu
Physical Description: The sword is long and slightly curved; the handle cover is wrapped with black cords, mostly worn out. The round tsuba (sword guard) is made of steel and has two holes. The scabbard is painted with lacquer and has a string for hanging. There is a pair of lion-shaped menuki (fitting) on the handle.
Artist Life Dates: (active Ôei era, 1394 - 1427)
Century: 14th-15th century
Object Creation Date: 1394-1427
Accession Number: 1973/2.87
Medium and Support: forged steel blade and lacquer
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Title: Tsuba (sword guard) with mushroom design
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description: Circular tsuba, made of iron. It has two holes in the middle. There are two openwork motifs of mushrooms on the lower left. Rusts on some parts of the piece.
Century: 16th century
Object Creation Date: 16th century
Accession Number: 1966/1.100
Medium and Support: iron
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Title: Late Autumn Landscape
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description: The entire top portion of this painting is seemingly blank, but represents the air and atmosphere. Below are mountains hugged by clouds and trees and vegetation in the phase of autumn.
Century: 16th century
Object Creation Date: 16th century
Accession Number: 1966/2.1
Medium and Support: hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper
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