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"Lotus Sutra" in Small Characters

細字法華経（御同朋法華経）／附 経筒1
"Lotus Sutra" in Small Characters (細字法華経（御同朋法華経）／附 経筒1)
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At a glance — Art Object · Asuka period · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Category
Art Objects
Date
694
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-159184

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"Lotus Sutra" in Small Characters is a art object of Asuka period (694), 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: “"Lotus Sutra" in Small Characters（細字法華経（御同朋法華経）／附 経筒1）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-159184. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/lotus-sutra-in-small-characters/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • Genre: Collection of Hōryūji Treasures
  • 員数: 1巻
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書
  • 分類: 法隆寺宝物
  • 法量: 縦25.7 長1890.8

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