CalligraphyJapanese11th-12th century

Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyō) Vol. 7

Late Heian period, circa 11th-12th century

Artists

Emperor ShirakawaArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper with silver and gold-flecked top and bottom margins

Culture

Japanese

Period

Heian period, Late, 898-1185

Century

11th-12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.) with roller ends: H. 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)

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