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2.6.13
Shodō: Broken Stone in Uji Bridge
Broken Stone in Uji Bridge
(
宇治橋断碑
ujibashi danpi
?
)
is the oldest stone inscription in Japan and the earliest example of
Japanese calligraphy
(
shodō
). This stone commemorated the construction of
Uji
Bridge, which was completed in 646.
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