Vintage Japanese Buddhist Sutra Book
This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist prayer book. This book's title is Baikaryu Eisanka Kyoten, a sutra for Soto Zen. This sutra book features markings next to the lyrics, possibly the music score. It has an accordion-folded structure and dark green cover with a white ume plum flower design. It was published in 1957 (Showa 32).
- Paper
- 1957
- Some characters on the cover: 梅花流詠讃歌教典 Baikaryu Eisanka Kyoten
- Item weight: 52 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 19.3 cm tall x 10.7 cm wide x 0.4 cm thick
- Good condition considering age. Some damage on the cover. Extra loose leaf with another sutra included. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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