ManuscriptsChinese7th century

Section from Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra (Miaofa lianhua jing)

7th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.6 x W. 232 cm (10 1/16 x 91 5/16 in.)

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