Statement during Illness (Byōchu gonjō sho)Written by Enchin
Ink on Paper / One Scroll of Two Sheets
- original
- transcription
One of Enchin's last pieces
This document is one of the last produced by Enchin, and shows his unique brushwork. Realizing that his end was near, Enchin listed important matters related to temple affairs and rituals, entrusting them to a successor. At the end of the document, instructions are added to burn the manuscript after reading, as it contains confidential information.
- Category
- National Treasure
- Era
- Heian period (9th century)
- Measurements
- 30.7 × 113.0 cm