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Volume 6 of the "Shishuo Xinshu"

世説新書巻第六残巻
Volume 6 of the "Shishuo Xinshu" (世説新書巻第六残巻)
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Asuka period, 7th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Date
601–700
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-158896

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Volume 6 of the "Shishuo Xinshu" is a calligraphy & book of Asuka period, 7th century (601–700), held by the Tokyo 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: “Volume 6 of the "Shishuo Xinshu"（世説新書巻第六残巻）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-158896. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/volume-6-of-the-shishuo-xinshu/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Genre: Asian Calligraphy
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 分類: 東洋書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書

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