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Photo: Tad Merrick
Hyakumanto Pagoda with Printed Buddhist Incantation (dharani)
Photo: Tad Merrick

Hyakumanto Pagoda with Printed Buddhist Incantation (dharani)

Artist (Japanese)
Datec. 767–770, Nara period (710–794)
PeriodNara period (710–794)
MediumWood with lead white and ink on paper charm
DimensionsObject size (pagoda): 8 1/2 × diameter 4 inches
Object size (incantation): 2 1/4 × 18 inches
Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund and the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Acquisition Fund for Asian Art
Object number2004.025
Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art
_Place of OriginJapan
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