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)

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Handscroll; ink on pale yellow-dyed paper, with seal impressions in darkened red ink; seal of Tōdai-ji

Culture

Japanese

Period

Nara period, 710-794

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)

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