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Avatamsaka Sutra

Korea; Goryeo dynasty (918–1392); Regular script; Gold and silver on paper; H: 30.9 cm; National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
The Avatamsaka Sutra was translated into Chinese in the 80-fascicle, 60-fascicle, and the 40-fascicle versions. This manuscript uses the 40-fascicle version, which was translated by Tripitaka Master Prajna during Tang dynasty (618-907). This version is also known by other titles, one of which is the Chapter on the Practices and Vows of Samantabhadra." Each page of this accordion-fold manuscript measures 30.9 cm high and 12.3 cm wide. It was thought to date from the 14th century

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