ManuscriptsJapanese15th century

Collection of Buddhist Verses for Chanting (Gyozan Taikai Shū)

Muromachi period, circa 1496

Artists

GyozanArtist

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Three books mounted as one; ink on paper with cinnabar ink for notations

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.6 x W. 15.8 cm (9 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

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