ManuscriptsJapanese12th century

Vijñapti-mâtratâ-siddhi-sâstra (Jōyuishiki-ron) Volume 6, a scripture of the Hossō School of Buddhist theology

Late Heian period, annotations added 1192

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Printed handscroll; ink on paper, with punctuation in vermillion and notes in ink

Culture

Japanese

Period

Heian period, Late, 898-1185

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.6 cm (9 5/16 in.)

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