ManuscriptsJapanese8th century
Sutra of Radiant Light (Hōkō-kyō) from the Greater Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom (Daihannya-kyō) Vol. 3
Late Nara period, dedicated 740 (5th month, 1st day)
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H. 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
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