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The Birth of Buddha, from Shaka Hassô

The Birth of Buddha, from Shaka Hassô

(Japanese, died 1694)
1669 (?)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (sumizuri-e); ink on paper
DimensionsTwo pages; 22.6 x 35.2 cm (8 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession numberRES.53.191
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ClassificationsPrints
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)
Calligraphy printed in stone-rubbing style
Artist unknown, Japanese
text dated 1625 (Kan'ei 2)
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Artist unknown, Japanese
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Artist unknown, Japanese
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Image Not Available for Kabuki Playbill (Tsuji banzuke) for Otokodate Itsutsu Karigane at the Ichimura Theater
Kabuki Playbill (Tsuji banzuke) for Otokodate Itsutsu Karigane at the Ichimura Theater
Artist unknown, Japanese
1805 (Bunka 2), 5th month
Image Not Available for Kabuki Playbill (Tsuji banzuke) for Igagoe Norikake Gappa at the Nakamura Theater
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Artist unknown, Japanese
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Artist unknown, Japanese
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Artist unknown, Japanese
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Artist unknown, Japanese
about 1718
Actor Hayakawa Hatsuse as Ayame no mae
Actor Hayakawa Hatsuse as Ayame no mae
Artist unknown, Japanese
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