This is a fascile from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Skt. Mahāprajñāpāramitā-sūtra; Ch. Mohe bore boluomiduo jing; J. Daihannya kyō) copied for the complete Buddhist canon (Skt. Tripiṭaka; J. issai kyō) of Jingoji Temple, a set that is thought to have included around 5,400 scrolls. The project was started at the behest of Emperor Toba (1103–1156; r. 1107–1123). His son, the Emperor Go-Shirakawa (1127–1192; r. 1155–1158), enshrined the canon at Jingoji. The frontispiece of this scroll depicts a transformation scene in gold and silver ink of the historical Buddha Shaka (Skt. Śākyamuni) preaching.
SAIKI RyokoEnglish by Mary Lewine
Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, p.347, no.58.
Daihannya-kyō (Mahāprajñāpāramitā sūtra), Vol.345
Handscroll, gold dust on deep-blue paper
H 25.7, L 866.8
Heian period 12th century
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| Accession Number | 1162-0 |
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| Category | Writings |
| Provenance | Formerly kept in Jingo-ji temple, Kyoto |
| Bibliography | Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, 354p. Special Exhibition of Ancient Sutras from the Heian Period : Encountering the Legendary Kunōji Sutras. Nara National Museum, 2015, 172p. (Japanese) Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Nara National Museum: Supplement. Nara National Museum, 1999, 108p. (Japanese) |