ManuscriptsJapanese12th century
Copy of the Book of Medicinal Herbs (Materia Medica) by Ken'i Ajari (active 1072-1145) (Yakushushō)
Late Heian period, mid 12th century
Dimensions
16.8 x 14.5 x 1.2 cm (6 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 1/2 in.)
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