Art History 362:
Japanese Art

Late Nara (Tempyo) Period, Part 2

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Shoso-in (Imperial Treasury)
In Todai-ji
Late Nara Period
"Beauty Beneath Tree"
In Shosho-in Collection
Late Nara Period
Colors & overlaid plumes on paper
"Bodhisattva seated on cloud"
In Shosho-in Collection
Late Nara Period
Ink drawing on hemp cloth
Octagonal lacquer box

In Shoso-in collection
Lacquer box with mother-of-pearl inlay
Five-string pluck instrument
in Shosho-in Collection
Late Nara Period
Flower brocade
In Shosho-in Collection
Late Nara Period
Silk fabrics
Toshodaiji Kondo
Late Nara Period
Toshodaiji Kodo
Late Nara Period
Rushana Butsu
Late Nara Period
Dry lacquer, silver gilt
Monk Ganjin
Late Nara Period
Lacquer
E-inga-kyo
Late Nara Period
Ink & colour on paper

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