ManuscriptsJapanese8th century
Salary record from a Nara Buddhist scriptorium
Nara period, circa 750
Dimensions
calligraphy proper: H. 29.3 × W. 14.6 cm (11 9/16 × 5 3/4 in.) overall mounting, including roller ends and suspension cord: H. 133 × W. 43 cm (52 3/8 × 16 15/16 in.)
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