ManuscriptsJapanese13th-14th century

Collection of Treasures (Hōbutsu shū)

Kamakura period, circa 1300

Artists

Taira no YasuyoriArtist

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Manuscript in book form; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Century

13th-14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.5 x W. 16 cm (10 13/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

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