The Senmen Hokekyo Sasshi is an example of the decorative sutras that were popular in the Heian period (794-1185), especially during the period of cloistered rule (1086-c.1185), but the use of fan-shaped ryoshi and the deep colors are unique. |
平安時代とくに院政期に流行した装飾経の遺品のひとつであるが、扇形の料紙を使用し、濃彩の下絵を用いる点は他に類をみない。 |