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Detail of Jindo Fujoso-zu (A Pictorial Description of the Defilement of Human Existence)
Detail of Jindo Fujoso-zu (A Pictorial Description of the Defilement of Human Existence)
Detail of Jindo Fujoso-zu (A Pictorial Description of the Defilement of Human Existence)

Detail of Jindo Fujoso-zu (A Pictorial Description of the Defilement of Human Existence)

Artist (Japanese, 1617 - 1691)
Date1683
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumink, mineral colours
DimensionsOverall: 95 x 58.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineWomen's Committee Cultural Fund
Object number1966.002.000
DescriptionThe topic may be considered as illustrating the fifth of the six ways of rebirth, the way of human flesh. Each of the nine stages of decay are steps in contemplation that are intended to evoke horror & hence detachment from our human bodies.
Status
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