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Important Cultural Property
Buddhist Verses by Emperor Fushimi
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- BK316
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Title | Buddhist Verses by Emperor Fushimi |
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Designation | Important Cultural Property |
Artist | Emperor Fushimi |
Category | Calligraphy (B) |
Country | Japan |
Period | Kamakura |
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Dimensions | Height 83.8cm Width 52cm |
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Donor | Moriya Yoshitaka |
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In 1314 (Shôwa 3), the emperor Fushimi (1265-1317, r. 1287-98) copied 30 verses on the Buddhist concept of Consciousness-only (J., yuishiki) over a period of more than 200 days and dedicated it to Kasuga Shrine. This calligraphy mounted as a hanging scroll is thought to be a part of the original manuscript. It provides sound historical evidence for Fushimi's deep faith. In 1473 (Bunmei 5), Ichijô Kaneyoshi (Kanera; 1402-1481) revealed the sovereign's signature at the end of the document.
Japan-Kamakura