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Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki

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The Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki (北野天神縁起絵巻) is a Japanese sacred object, classified as ritual treasure (hōmotsu), recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition.

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Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki (北野天神縁起絵巻) is a Japanese sacred object (ritual treasure (hōmotsu)) recorded in classical chronicles. See the Japanese page for the full description.

Description

The Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki (北野天神縁起絵巻) is a Japanese sacred object recorded in classical sources and ritual tradition. It is classified as ritual treasure (hōmotsu). The artefact is held in continuity with imperial and shrine custom and is referenced in classical chronicles or temple records. See the Japanese-language page for the full description, provenance, and citation list.

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Sources

  • 国指定文化財等データベース 北野天神縁起絵巻

    Institutional source

    文化庁

    国指定文化財等データベース 北野天神縁起絵巻に基づく北野天神縁起絵巻の主要典拠。

    https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/

  • 北野天満宮 宝物殿資料

    Secondary source

    北野天満宮 宝物殿資料を参照した北野天神縁起絵巻の補助確認。

    https://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/

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