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“The Dwarf” from Diseases and Deformities

病草紙断簡(侏儒)
“The Dwarf” from Diseases and Deformities (病草紙断簡(侏儒))
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At a glance — Painting · Heian period, 12th century · held by Kyushu National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Paintings
Date
1101–1200
Dimensions
26.3×40.7 cm
Catalogue ID
cobas-11977

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“The Dwarf” from Diseases and Deformities is a painting of Heian period, 12th century (1101–1200), held by the Kyushu National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: ““The Dwarf” from Diseases and Deformities（病草紙断簡(侏儒)）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-11977. Kyushu National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/the-dwarf-from-diseases-and-deformities/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Paintings
  • Material: Color on paper
  • Quantity: Hanging scroll
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Category: Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Buddhist paintings|Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Yamato-e
  • Size: 26.3×40.7 cm
  • 員数: 1幅
  • 分類: 絵画
  • 品質形状: 紙本著色
  • 種別: 絵画:日本:仏画|絵画:日本:やまと絵
  • 時代世紀: 平安～鎌倉時代 12世紀
  • 法量: 縦26.3 横40.7

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