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Prayer Scroll Written in Sumi Ink and made in the 3rd Year of Nin’an Era
Unknown12th Century Late Heian Period
Mt. Mitoku Sanbutsu ji Temple
Misasa-cho, Touhaku District, Japan
This is a document found in 1921 inside the “Standing Statue of Zao Gongen” (Nageiredo’s central figure) when it was disassembled for repair. It states that the statue was made and offered in 1168. It also reveals that is was made by Unkei’s master, “Kokei”.
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- Title: Prayer Scroll Written in Sumi Ink and made in the 3rd Year of Nin’an Era
- Creator: Unknown
- Date: 12th Century Late Heian Period
- Type: Artworks and Crafts
- External Link: http://www.mitokusan.jp/sanbutsuji.html
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