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The Buddha Amida, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity

A work made of hanging scroll; ink, colors, and cut gold on silk.
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  • A work made of hanging scroll; ink, colors, and cut gold on silk.

Date:

Kamakura Period; mid–13th century

Artist:

Japanese

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

The Buddha Amida, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity

Place

Japan (Artist's nationality)

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1201–1300

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink, colors, and cut gold on silk

Dimensions

138 × 50 cm (54 3/8 × 19 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Kate S. Buckingham

Reference Number

1929.856

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