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Mon'yō-ki (List of estates of Shōren-in temple)

門葉記(寺領目録)
Mon'yō-ki (List of estates of Shōren-in temple) (門葉記(寺領目録))
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Nanbokuchō period, 14th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1301–1400
Dimensions
H 26.1, L 1823.0; 39 papers
Catalogue ID
cobas-15494

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{br=>[[], []], content=>[Mon'yō-ki is a record of Shōren-in temple which originally consisted of one hundred and thirty volumes (and later increased to one hundred and eighty-four volumes), edited by the cloistered prince Son'en (1298-1356)., The scroll introduced in this article has about twelve chapters which cover the list of Shōren-in temple estates, the genealogy of cloistered princes of this temple, and some other records. The records in this volume were written down between the Heian period and 1334. The notes are written in red ink. The written seals of the cloistered prince Sondō are found on the reverse side of the paper joints., According to the inscription at the beginning of the scroll written by the cloistered prince Sonjun, this volume was written by the cloistered prince Son'en. It is a significant record edited and written by the cloistered prince Son'en, who is well known as a master calligrapher.]}

— Museum description: Nara National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Mon'yō-ki (List of estates of Shōren-in temple)(門葉記(寺領目録)).” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15494. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/mony-ki-list-of-estates-of-sh-ren-in-temple/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Writings
  • Material: Handscroll, ink on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Category: Calligraphy:Category:Books:Japanese books
  • Size: H 26.1, L 1823.0; 39 papers
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 種別: 書跡:分類:典籍:和書
  • 品質形状: 紙本 斐交楮紙 墨書 巻子 墨界(天地のみ) 各継目裏に尊道親王の花押あり
  • 法量: 縦26.1 長1823.0 39紙(本紙のみ 一紙巾47.0)

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