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Characters - Famous Taibai Mountain

CHINA; Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), dated 1178; By Emperor Xiaozong of Song; Running script; Rubbing; 186 x 84 cm; Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
According to Tiantong Temple Chronicles, the Junior Chancellor, Shi Hao requested Emperor Xiaozong (reigned 1162-1189) of the Song dynasty to script a piece of calligraphy as a gift to Jingde Temple. The four characters read Famous Taibai Mountain." As Taibai Mountain was renowned for its Chan school temples

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