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Biography of Priest Kūkai, Vol.1

弘法大師御勘文 上巻
Biography of Priest Kūkai, Vol.1 (弘法大師御勘文 上巻)
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Heian period, 12th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1101–1200
Dimensions
H 28.8, L 1174.0
Catalogue ID
cobas-15796

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Biography of Priest Kūkai, Vol.1 is a calligraphy & book of Heian period, 12th century (1101–1200), held by the Nara National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) 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: “Biography of Priest Kūkai, Vol.1（弘法大師御勘文 上巻）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15796. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/biography-of-priest-k-kai-vol-1/ — 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
  • Size: H 28.8, L 1174.0
  • Category: Calligraphy:Category:Books:Japanese books
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書 巻子装
  • 法量: 縦28.8 長1174.0
  • 種別: 書跡:分類:典籍:和書

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