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Fragment from the Saito Edition of Chu Yuimakitsukyo (Annotated Vimalakirti Sutra), Volume 9, from t

手鑑「藻塩草」 注維摩詰経巻第九断簡（西塔切）
Fragment from the Saito Edition of Chu Yuimakitsukyo (Annotated Vimalakirti Sutra), Volume 9, from t (手鑑「藻塩草」 注維摩詰経巻第九断簡（西塔切）)
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Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Date
1185
Creator
Ennin (円仁、慈覚大師)
Dimensions
Height22.8cm:Width2.6cm
Catalogue ID
cobas-3972

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Fragment from the Saito Edition of Chu Yuimakitsukyo (Annotated Vimalakirti Sutra), Volume 9, from t is a calligraphy & book of Kamakura period (1185), held by the Kyoto National Museum and designated a National Treasure (国宝) 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: “Fragment from the Saito Edition of Chu Yuimakitsukyo (Annotated Vimalakirti Sutra), Volume 9, from t（手鑑「藻塩草」 注維摩詰経巻第九断簡（西塔切））.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-3972. Kyoto National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/fragment-from-the-saito-edition-of-chu-yuimakitsukyo-annotated-vimalakirti-sutra-volume-9/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Genre: Calligraphy
  • Category: Calligraphy:Category:Calligraphy (kohitsu)|Calligraphy:Region:Japan|Calligraphy:Period:Japan:Kamakura period
  • Size: Height22.8cm:Width2.6cm
  • 種別: 書跡:分類:古筆|書跡:地域:日本|書跡:時代:日本:鎌倉
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 法量: 縦22.8cm:横2.6cm

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