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Important Art Object

Daijo Ihifundarikyo Sutra, Volume 6 from Chuson-ji Temple

Museum No.
BK104

This manuscript on indigo-dyed paper with gold and silver lettering is one of a large set of manuscripts that were dedicated by Fujiwara Kiyohira (1056-1127) to the Hiraizumi temple of Chuson-ji, in the province of Oshu. They were produced between 1117 to 1126. This set is known as the Chusonjikyo (Chuson-ji Temple Sutras). In recent years, they have been reappraised not only because they are an unusual example of copied with gold and silver lettering on indigo paper, but also for the paintings on the frontispiece, which have been compared with other paintings of the same period.

Japan-Heian-Late

Title Daijo Ihifundarikyo Sutra, Volume 6 from Chuson-ji Temple
Designation Important Art Object
Artist
Category Calligraphy (B), Japanese Calligraphy, Buddhist Manuscripts
Country Japan
Period Heian Late
Century 12th
Year
Quantity
Materials
Dimensions Height 25.5cm Width 423cm
Inscription by
Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Moriya Yoshitaka
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