Princeton University Art Museum acquires Momoyama period Nachi Pilgrimage Mandala scroll

Princeton University Art Museum has added a significant Japanese artwork to its collection: the Nachi Pilgrimage Mandala, created during the Momoyama period between 1568 and 1600. This hanging scroll, executed with ink and color on paper, represents an anonymous artistic tradition from that era. The acquisition was documented in an online entry dated April 27, 2019, though the exact acquisition date isn't specified. The work exemplifies religious pilgrimage art from Japan's late 16th to early 17th centuries. Princeton University Art Museum now holds this important cultural artifact, which illustrates the artistic practices of the Momoyama period. The mandala's subject matter focuses on the Nachi pilgrimage site, a significant religious destination. This addition enhances the museum's holdings of Asian art and historical works.