Description:
Illuminated Diamond Sutra, Chu Xiang Jingang Banruo Boluo Mijing, China, Ming edition, with more than 180 pages of text and illustrations, bound with fabric hardcovers inscribed with production date and purpose: "this book is commissioned by Xiang Zhong (1421-1502) for his parents in October 15, Chenghua 6" (1470),in a fabric-covered box, each page 15 x 4 7/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
some page with tears and creases, cover and box with severe wear and tear, traces of water damage, stain.
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Keywords
Xiang Jingang Banruo Boluo, Xiang Zhong, ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
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