Shigisan Engi Emaki, National Treasure narrative scroll in Nara National Museum, Japan
The Shigisan Engi Emaki consists of three paper scrolls measuring 31 centimeters in height and 3,560 centimeters in length, featuring watercolor paintings and calligraphic texts.
Created during the second half of the 12th century, this emakimono illustrates miracles attributed to monk Myōren who lived at Mount Shigi near Nara in the 9th century.
The scrolls demonstrate the Otoko-e painting style with outdoor scenes and active movement, representing the broader Yamato-e tradition in Japanese art.
The original scrolls are preserved at the Nara National Museum, where visitors can examine the detailed architectural elements and daily life scenes from the Heian period.
Each scroll narrates different stories: the flying granary, Emperor Daigo's healing, and the search of Myōren's sister for her brother.
Location: Nara Prefecture
Inception: 12 century
Height: 31 cm
Width: 3,560 cm
Website: http://sigisan.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.68370,135.83640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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