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Iconographic Drawings of the Deities of the Womb World Mandala (J., Taizō Zuzō), Scroll 1

胎蔵図像 上巻
Iconographic Drawings of the Deities of the Womb World Mandala (J., Taizō Zuzō), Scroll 1 (胎蔵図像 上巻)
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At a glance — Painting · Heian period, 12th century · held by Nara 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
Scroll 1: H 30.3, L 1409.7
Catalogue ID
cobas-14990

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Iconographic Drawings of the Deities of the Womb World Mandala (J., Taizō Zuzō), Scroll 1 is a painting of Heian period, 12th century (1101–1200), held by the Nara 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: “Iconographic Drawings of the Deities of the Womb World Mandala (J., Taizō Zuzō), Scroll 1（胎蔵図像 上巻）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-14990. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/iconographic-drawings-of-the-deities-of-the-womb-world-mandala-j-taiz-zuz-scroll-1/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Category: Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Buddhist paintings
  • Genre: Paintings
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Material: Handscroll; ink on paper
  • Size: Scroll 1: H 30.3, L 1409.7
  • 員数: １巻
  • 分類: 絵画
  • 種別: 絵画:日本:仏画
  • 品質形状: 紙本 墨画 白描 巻子
  • 法量: 上巻：縦30.3 長1409.7

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