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Verse for a Buddhist Named Fu in Poyang

鄱陽復道者宛偈頌
Verse for a Buddhist Named Fu in Poyang (鄱陽復道者宛偈頌)
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Kamakura period, 13th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan · Xu-tang Zhi-yu.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1201–1300
Creator
Xu-tang Zhi-yu (虚堂智愚)
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-143562

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The esteemed monk Xutang Zhiyu brushed these characters, which constituted part of a farewell verse he presented to a Buddhist named Fu. One of Zhiyu's distant disciples founded Daitokuji, a temple closely associated with Japanese tea gatherings. Zhiyu's calligraphy has hence been highly treasured in tea gatherings.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Verse for a Buddhist Named Fu in Poyang（鄱陽復道者宛偈頌）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-143562. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/verse-for-a-buddhist-named-fu-in-poyang/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Asian Calligraphy
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1幅
  • 分類: 東洋書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書
  • 法量: 31.2×43.5

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