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The Book of Buddha's Names, Buddhanamasutra, 9th-10th century (ink on paper scroll)

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BL6146554
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The Book of Buddha's Names, Buddhanamasutra, 9th-10th century (ink on paper scroll)
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Chinese School (10th century) / Chinese
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British Library, London, UK
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ink on paper scroll
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Created: 9th–10th century, Dunhuang Shelfmark: Or 8210/S.253. This scroll was discovered in Cave 17 (known as the Library Cave) in Dunhaung, China, as such, it is believed that this scroll was used for both public and private recitations and study. It is a copy of the Buddhanamasutra, or the Book of Buddha's Names. During worship the names of the Buddhas could be recited from the Book. This example has small painted Budddhas at the start of each line.

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worship / buddha / buddhanamasutra / name / Buddhism / Buddhas / Buddhist / scroll / chinese / text / figure / figures / list
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