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

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Manuscript book; ink (and red ink for collator's marks) on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Heian period, Late, 898-1185

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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