ouhi　横被

KEY WORD :　art history / sculptures

1　A mounting for paintings and calligraphy which originated in China. It consists of a scroll with rollers at both ends that is hung horizontally on a wall by stretching strings attached to the rollers. 2　Because the shape of ouhi 1 resembles a long, narrow Buddhist vestment called a *kesa 袈裟, ohi came to be synonymous with this garment draped over the left shoulder of a Buddhist priest.

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(C)2001 Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System.　No reproduction or republication without written permission. 掲載のテキスト・写真・イラストなど、全てのコンテンツの無断複製・転載を禁じます。