Commentary on the Greater Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom (Daichido-ron) Vol. 90 (Inside title: Makahannya-haramitsubon Vol. 78) from Ishiyama-dera in Shiga Prefecture
Nara period, dated 734
Dimensions
each page (approx.): H. 23.8 x W. 8.1 cm (9 1/2 x 3 3/16 in.) original handscroll: H. 23.8 x W. 730.1 cm (9 1/2 x 287 7/16 in.) book (with cover): H. 24.3 x W. 8.5 cm (9 9/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
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