CalligraphyJapanese12th-14th century

Prayer Charms with printed Buddha

Kamakura period, circa 12th-14th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Unmounted handscroll fragment; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Century

12th-14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.2 x W. 21 cm (10 11/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

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