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The Birth of the Historical Buddha, from an unidentified book


絵本より　釈迦誕生　（釈迦八相物語ヵ）
Artist unknown, Japanese
Attributed to: Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, died 1694)
Japanese
Edo period
late 17th century
Medium/Technique Woodblock print (sumizuri-e); ink on paper
Dimensions Two pages; 22.6 x 35.2 cm (8 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession NumberRES.53.191
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionFrom an unidentified book, possibly a version of Shaka hassô monogatari (Shakyamuni's Eight Acts).
Signed (this picture unsigned)
無款
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)