Artist unknown Japanese, active 14th century
Portrait of Kobo Daishi (Kukai)
14th century
Hanging scroll; ink, colors, and gold on silk
129.7 × 116.8 cm (51.1 × 46 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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