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Artist Unknown Japanese

The Buddha Preaching the “Perfection of Wisdom” (Prajnaparamita) Sutra

14th century
Hanging scroll; ink, colors, and gold on silk
182.8 × 69.8 cm (72 × 27.5 in)

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