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Hell Scroll (Copy) by Copied by Takatori Kumawaka

Hell Scroll (Copy)

Copied by Takatori Kumawaka

Meiji era, 1885; original: Heian period, 12th century

Color on paper

Tokyo National Museum

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This scroll painting features Japanese calligraphy on the left and a landscape scene with figures on the right. The landscape depicts a textured ground with a dark, hazy sky above. Donor: Gift of Mr. Takatori Kumao

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Ukiyo-e scroll figures horizontal scroll divided composition flattened picture plane calligraphy landscape somber austere traditional Tokyo National Museum

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