Tenjukoku Shūchō Mandala

Tenjukoku Shūchō Mandala
ArtistUnknown ladies-in waiting
Year622
MediumSilk thread on gauze and twill
SubjectTenjukoku 天寿国, "The Land of Infinite Life"
Dimensions89 cm × 83 cm (35 in × 33 in)
DesignationNational Treasure of Japan
LocationNara National Museum, Nara
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Replica
Two of the tortoises from the mandala, showing the difference in quality between the Asuka period original (left) and the Kamakura period replica (right).

The Tenjukoku Shūchō Mandala (天寿国繍帳) is a Japanese work of textile art. It is the oldest known example of embroidery in Japan, dating back to 622 CE. It was created in honour of Prince Shōtoku, one of the earliest proponents of Japanese Buddhism.

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