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Manuscript fragment of the Diamond Sutra
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Manuscript fragment of the Diamond Sutra

Date618-907
Maker Chinese
Object number2022.11.3
ProvenanceAcquired by James C. M. Lo (1902-1987, Luo Jimei) and Lucy Lo (b. 1920, Liu Xian), New Jersey, ca. 1943-44, when they found the fragments exposed in the sands of the Dunhuang Caves; to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2022
Credit LineGift of Lucy L. Lo
Dimensions5 1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8 cm)
MediumInk on paper
Photo: Scott Leen
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1991
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1994
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ca. 1700
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11th century
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1988
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