CalligraphyJapanese9th century

Ichiji-butchō-rinnō-kyō, probably from Ishiyama-dera, Shiga Prefecture

Early Heian period, 9th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Heian period, Early, 794-898

Century

9th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)

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