CalligraphyJapanese9th century
Ichiji-butchō-rinnō-kyō vol. 3, probably from Ishiyama-dera, Shiga Prefecture
Early Heian period, 9th century
Dimensions
H. 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)
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