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29-96-725A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-725A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Creator Honen Shonin (uncertain) | Emperor
Date Made 1212-1904
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Technique Written | Printed
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

A copy of the Ichimai-kishōmon (一枚起請文) the last instructions written by Honen for Yoritomo, one of Honen Shonin's (1133-1212 CE) pupils. Honen was a Buddhist monk and founder of Jodo, Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Sect. Comments are added by the Japanese Emperor. Written in ink on paper. Handprints over inscription. Verification of authenticity (29-96-713A-C).

Length 62 cm
Width 32 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number No. 63 - Other Number

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