Highlights
Transcription of Avatamsaka Sutra (The Flower Garland Sutra), Zhenyuan Version, in Silver on Oak Paper, Volume 4
- Nationality/Period
Goryeo Dynasty
- Materials
Paper - Oriental Paperbush Paper
- Category
religion - Buddhism - enlightenment - Scripture
- Dimensions
31.0x12.3cm
- Designation
Treasure 1137
- Accession Number
Jeung 3463
Copying the scriptures by handwriting is called 'Sagyeong' in Korean Buddhism. Since 'Sagyeong' took a lot of effort, it was considered a deed for accumulating virtue. This is the copied text of volume 4 of the Avatamsaka Sutra (The Flower Garland Sutra), Zhenyuan Version, in silver on oak paper, assumed to have been produced in the 14th century.