Windows to the Ainu World

Curious Sites of Ezo: Bear Sacrifice (Iyomante) Scene

Attributed to HAYASAKA Bunrei (早坂文嶺 1797-1867). (after MURAKAMI Shimanojō 村上島之允)

After original by MURAKAMI Shimanojō (村上島之允 1764-1808)

Japanese

Edo period

circa 19th century

Handscroll; ink and color on paper

H. 12 1/2 x W. 168 1/4 inches (image); H. 13 5/16 x W. 178 15/16 inches (full scroll)

1964:3.14(3)

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Gift of Frederick Starr Estate