Temple Hangings
mid–18th century
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Temple Hangings, mid–18th century. Silk, Each: 11 7/16 x 66 15/16 in. (29 x 170 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Ellen S. Bates, 28.116. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Temple Hangings
Date
mid–18th century
Period
Edo Period
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Silk
Classification
Dimensions
Each: 11 7/16 x 66 15/16 in. (29 x 170 cm)
Inscriptions
Chinese characters on back Inscription bears a date: Kan'en 2 (=1750), which is the date of the dedication, probably very close to the date of the garment from which the temple banner was made.
Credit Line
Bequest of Ellen S. Bates
Accession Number
28.116
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