Photo of collection object Book of Buddhist Chants (Shōmyō-shū), a Collection of Verses for Chanting Sabda-Vidya — Book of Buddhist Chants (Shōmyō-shū), a Collection of Verses for Chanting Sabda-Vidya, Late Kamakura. Bound folding book with decorated paper covers; ink on paper with annotations in, H. 11.8 x W. 11.7 cm (4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde, unknown.

Book of Buddhist Chants (Shōmyō-shū), a Collection of Verses for Chanting Sabda-Vidya

Late Kamakura

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting, Calligraphy
Formatted Medium: Bound folding book with decorated paper covers; ink on paper with annotations in
Medium: Bound folding book with decorated paper covers, ink on paper with annotations in
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Kamakura Period
Dimensions: H. 11.8 x W. 11.7 cm (4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde
Rights Statement: unknown
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