Page from Illustrations and Explanations of the Three Jewels (Sanbo e-kotoba); one of the Todaiji Fragments (Todaiji-gire); ???????? (????); Heian period (794-1185); 1120; Japan; Page from a book; ink on decorated paper; Image: 9 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (23.5 x 15 cm); Calligraphy; Calligraphy attributed to Minamoto no Toshiyori (Japanese; 1055-1129); Illustrations and Explanations of the Three Jewels was originally compiled in 984 by the courtier-poet Minamoto no Tamenori as an introductory guide to Buddhism. The "Three Jewels" of Buddhism comprise the Buddha; the Teachings; and the Clergy; and the book was correspondingly created in three volumes