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Early 20th century 10-pieces set of Japanese Practitioner’s Hand-Sign Manuscript

$250
£190.68
€217.14
CA$351.33
A$383.17
CHF 202.98
MX$4,593.67
NOK 2,585.04
SEK 2,363.82
DKK 1,622.26

About the Item

MUDRA OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM A set of 10 handwritten practitioner’s charts depicting various mudras (symbolic hand gestures) used in Mikkyo — Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. These gestures, also referred to as tein, inso, or ketsuin, correspond to the secret signs of different Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and deities. Early 20th century. Each sheet approx. 31 × 26 cm (12.2 × 10.2 in). Naturally aged, with minor stains, small tears, and wrinkles consistent with use and age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900s-1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chiba, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9029246173232

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