The World of Japanese Historical Documents
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Petition from the Governor of Sanuki, Heian period, dated 867 (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
August 5, 2014 (Tue) - August 31, 2014 (Sun)We will introduce visitors to the "world of historical documents," in which there is meaning in how the paper is handled and how the characters are written.
Current exhibit includes:
Petition from the Governor of Sanuki, Heian period, dated 867 (National Treasure)
Engishiki (Rules and regulations concerning ceremonies and other events), Vol. 28, On reverse side of another document, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Letter from Fujiwara no Sadaie | By Fujiwara no Sadaie (1162-1241) | Kamakura period, 12th century | B-2465 |