Calligraphy: Old Sutra, Texstiles: Ban(Buddhist ritual banners) with Inscriptions
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Shoman-gyo (Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala Sutra), Kamakura period, 13th century, Important Cultural Property
The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 6
February 10, 2015 (Tue) - March 8, 2015 (Sun)Including:
Calligraphy:
Surviving Portion of the Kengu-kyo (Stories of the Wise and Foolish Sutra) Known as Ojomu, Nara period, 8th century
Shoman-gyo (Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala Sutra), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Textiles:
Fragment of Kanton-ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner), Nara period, dated 714
Fragment of Ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner), Asuka period, dated 692
Fragment of Ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner), Nara period, dated 719