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21.7 x 16.5 cm (8 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
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Retired Emperor Fushimi, 12th-14th century
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Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 17, The Picture Contest (Eawase)
Unknown Artist, Muromachi period, dated 1516
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Sutra of Radiant Light (Hōkō-kyō) from the Greater Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom (Daihannya-kyō) Vol. 3
Unknown Artist, Late Nara period, dedicated 740 (5th month, 1st day)
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Salary record from a Nara Buddhist scriptorium
Unknown Artist, Nara period, circa 750
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Unknown Artist, Kamakura period, circa 1250-1300
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