It has been reported to be painted by Toba Sojo Kakuyu, but it is believed to be created during the period from the middle of the 12th century to the early 13th century by several persons because of a difference in style.
鳥羽僧正覚猷の筆と伝えられてきたが、作風の相違から複数の人物により12世紀中葉から13世紀前葉にかけて作成されたとみられる。