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Plese Check Photo and Discription. Please feel free to message me if you have any concerns. Rare Books in Catalogue: Masterpieces of Nichiren and the Lotus Flower Special Exhibition: Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Rissho Ankoku Ron (The Treatise on the Establishment of the True Law)? Special Exhibition Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Presentation of Rissho ankoku ron Nichiren and The Treasures of the Lotus Sect. Kyoto National Museum Kyoto Shimbun 2009 318 pages approx. 30×22.5×2.8cm Full color photographs of works? Softcover binding with folded sleeves English explanation and text at the end of the book. This is the catalogue book of the special exhibition commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Rissho Ankoku Ron. Focusing on the Nichiren Mandala, picture mandalas, hanging scrolls of the Gohonzon, etc, This exhibition brings together many treasures from the sixteen head temples of Nichiren Shoshu in Kyoto and other temples to reflect on the historical and cultural role played by Nichiren Shoshu in Kyoto. The full-color photographic illustrations include many masterpieces, national treasures, and important cultural properties from the flamboyant Hokke culture, Detailed explanations and discussion texts for each work. This is the first time that works newly discovered through research for this exhibition have been shown to the public. A must-have for lovers of Japanese Hokke culture, Hokke art, the Lotus Sutra, Buddhist art, Buddhist statues, calligraphy, antiques, antiques, tea ceremony utensils, hanging scrolls, and more. We provide valid Tracking Numbers for all orders. Exchabge possible within 30 days. I changed my mind, it’s not what I thought. If you have any concerns, please feel free to message me.

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Rare antique European silver filigree crucifix, origin attributed to Italy or Spain (though no maker’s marks found). Corpus of Christ is finely detailed and gilded; the INRI banner above Christ is also of gilt silver. Dates to mid-19th/early 20th century. Believed to be’European Sterling’, with a purity of. Dimensions: approximately 3.5″ long & 2.5″ wide. Condition: Excellent general condition for its age – no dents, no missing filigree. Provenance: The Collection of Linn Howard Selby. Notes/Literature: Linn Howard Selby, author and art collector, contributed to the collection begun in 1925 by her mother, Loretta Hines Howard. She also continued the tradition of curating the magnificent annual presentation of the Angel Tree and Nativity Scene at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Since 1957, more than two hundred 18th-century Neapolitan creche figures have been gifted to the Museum by the family. CHECK BACK FOR MORE RARE ITEMS FROM THIS FAMOUS COLLECTOR’S ESTATE. Please examine the many photos, as they constitute a major part of the description. Send your questions and I will answer to the best of my ability. Thank you for looking.

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