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Collection of Chinese Anecdotes in Verses

蒙求残巻
Collection of Chinese Anecdotes in Verses (蒙求残巻)
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Heian period · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1134
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-57930

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Collection of Chinese Anecdotes in Verses is a calligraphy & book of Heian period (1134), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Collection of Chinese Anecdotes in Verses（蒙求残巻）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-57930. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/collection-of-chinese-anecdotes-in-verses/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Calligraphy
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書

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