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Sacred Book of Daoism

Sacred Book of Daoism

ManuscriptsChinese16th century

Sacred Book of Daoism

1568

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Accordion-fold book; gold pigment on indigo-blue paper

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

each leaf: 25.9 x 11.9 cm (10 3/16 x 4 11/16 in.) full length: 25.9 x 690.2 cm (10 3/16 x 271 3/4 in.)

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