CalligraphyJapanese8th century

Heart Sutra (Hannya-shin-gyō), from Kairyūō-ji in Nara

Late Nara period, circa 755

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Nara period, 710-794

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.9 x W. 38.8 cm (9 7/16 x 15 1/4 in.) including roller ends: H. 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.)

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