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Buddhist Nara

Saitō Kiyoshi

Artwork Details

Buddhist Nara
1955
Saitō Kiyoshi
color woodblock print on paper
17 5/16 x 23 3/8 in. (44.0 x 59.5 cm)
Gift of the artist
1959/2.17

Description

Subject Matter:

One of a series of prints by the artist portraying famous Buddhist sculptures of Nara (the capital of Japan in the 8th century and a major monastic center); this one evokes a sculpture of Avalokitesvara (Japanese, Kannon) at Hôryûji Temple on Nara's outskirts. Several other prints from this series are in UMMA's collections.

Physical Description:

This print depicts a small statue standing on a white mount. It appears to be seen from outside through a window. There is a print on the lower right corner with a red seal. 

Usage Rights:

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