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Illustrated Scroll of Legends about the Origin of Kitano Tenjin Shrine, Vol. 2

北野天神縁起絵巻（弘安本）
Illustrated Scroll of Legends about the Origin of Kitano Tenjin Shrine, Vol. 2 (北野天神縁起絵巻（弘安本）)
PLATE IImage: Tokyo National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0
At a glance — Painting · Kamakura period, 13th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Paintings
Date
1201–1300
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-37639

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This illustrated scroll, which is part of a set, depicts scenes associated with the inauguration of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto. The shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a renowned scholar and politician.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Illustrated Scroll of Legends about the Origin of Kitano Tenjin Shrine, Vol. 2（北野天神縁起絵巻（弘安本））.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-37639. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/illustrated-scroll-of-legends-about-the-origin-of-kitano-tenjin-shrine-vol-2/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Painting
  • Category: Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Yamato-e
  • Material: Color on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 分類: 絵画
  • 品質形状: 紙本着色
  • 種別: 絵画:日本:やまと絵
  • 法量: 29.6x283.9

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