Calligraphy Classics Series Vol. 28: Princess Itō’s Votive Text

This is a petition donated by Princess Ito, the eighth daughter of Emperor Kanmu, to the Western Hall of the Eastern Precinct of Yamashina-dera Temple (now Kofuku-ji Temple). The strokes are extremely rhythmic, and the artist's skill in freehand brushwork is unparalleled in history. A world of elegant, uniquely Japanese calligraphy beauty unfolds.

Table of Contents

Features of this series /What is copying classics? /About cursive writing /Illustrations /Explanatory texts, Japanese-language translations, and outlines /Modern Japanese translations /Commentary /Stylist characteristics /Character shapes and stroke order: For creating calligraphy works (sections suitable for copying)