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1908.82.487

Manuscript recording gift to temple.

1908.82.487

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Collection type
Object
Description
Manuscript recording gift to temple.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Printed
Dimensions
Length: max 210 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.487 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 77
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2010 as: “Kokin wakashu zenbu”, complete work of Kokin wakashu.

*kokin wakashu is an anthology compiled by Imperial command of Emperor Daigo in 905. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/10/2010]

Search terms: Writing, Religion, Document

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