Jingoji Sutra and Wrapper

Jingoji Sutra and Wrapper

Late 12th century · Japan

Gold and silver pigments on indigo-dyed paper, bamboo, silk, mica, and gilt bronze.

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Purchased with Funds Provided by the Weston Foundation

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