CalligraphyJapanese

Lotus Sutra, Yakusōyu-bon (Hokke-kyō Yakusōyu-bon) Vol. 5

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Unmounted book fragment; ink and red pigment on paper (one character written in ink at the right side of each red stamped Buddha)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.5 x W. 12.8 cm (10 7/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

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