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The Mahīsasaka Vinaya (Sutra with Seal of Nakatomi no Tera), Vol. 24

Museum No.
BK454

On each paper seam on the reverse side of this sutra, a seal reading “Nakatomi no Tera” is found. Based on the scripture’s writing style, it is thought that the sutra was copied in the eighth century. The Shōgozō of the Shōsō-in Repository holds 20 scrolls of the Mahīsasaka Vinaya also bearing Nakatomi seals.

Japan-Nara

Title The Mahīsasaka Vinaya (Sutra with Seal of Nakatomi no Tera), Vol. 24
Designation
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Category Calligraphy (B)
Country Japan
Period Nara
Century 8th
Year
Quantity
Materials
Dimensions Height 27.5cm Width 993.4cm
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Signature/Seals Etc
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