ManuscriptsChinese12th-14th century
Section from Chapter 4 of the Lotus Sutra (Miaofa lianhua jing)
12th-14th century
Dimensions
H. 26.5 x W. 50.3 cm (10 7/16 x 19 13/16 in.)
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