Golden Light Sutra, Vols. 2 & 4 (One of the “Eyeless Sutras”)
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Golden Light Sutra, Vols. 2 & 4 (One of the “Eyeless Sutras”)
Kamakura period, 12th century
Ink on decorated paper
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Important Cultural Property
The retired emperor Goshirakawa and others began making this work as a picture scroll. When the emperor passed away, a sacred text was brushed over the pictures to pray for his salvation."
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