The Final Scene from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yonaga monogatari)

Unidentified artist

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This scene presents the conclusion of the amorous tale of a Buddhist monk and his young acolyte, in which the latter commits suicide. A procession for raigo-e, a ritual ceremony celebrating Amida Buddha and his retinue of bodhisattvas, descends and crosses a bridge to welcome the souls of the departed and guide them to paradise with music and song.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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