Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku, 14th century

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Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 14th century, Japan, One from a set of 2 hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk, Image: 67 5/8 x 33 1/4 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Prince Shōtoku (574?–622), a fervent champion of Buddhism against the often fierce opposition of the hereditary clans in charge of Shinto ritual, was venerated within a century after his death as an incarnation of the historical (Shakyamuni) Buddha

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Size: 3315px × 5760px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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