Page from Illustrations and Explanations of the Three Jewels (Sanbō e-kotoba), one of the Tōdaiji Fragments (Tōdaiji-gire), 『三宝絵詞』断簡 （東大寺切）, Heian period (794–1185), 1120, Japan, Page from a book; ink on decorated paper, Image: 9 1/4 × 5 7/8 in. (23.5 × 15 cm), Calligraphy, Calligraphy attributed to Minamoto no Toshiyori (Japanese, 1055–1129), Illustrations and Explanations of the Three Jewels was originally compiled in 984 by the courtier-poet Minamoto no Tamenori as an introductory guide to Buddhism. The “Three Jewels” of Buddhism comprise the Buddha, the Teachings, and the Clergy, and the book was correspondingly created in three volumes
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