From Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, June 13, a special exhibition commemorating the National Treasure designation of "The Lunyu shu. Volume 6. (The Lunyu yishu; Elucidation of the Meaning of the Analects)" was held at the Keio History Museum (2nd floor of the Old University Library, Mita Campus).
"The Lunyu shu. Volume 6. " held by the Mita Media Center (Keio University Library) attracted significant attention for its designation as a National Treasure just one year after being designated an Important Cultural Property, and for being the public unveiling of the world's oldest paper manuscript of the "Analects of Confucius." During the 9-day exhibition period (excluding the closure on June 7), the total number of visitors reached 3,019. The venue was crowded with many visitors every day, and the exhibition closed with great success.
In addition to "The Lunyu shu. Volume 6.", a commentary on the "Analects of Confucius" that preserves 6th-century calligraphy and brushwork, the "Ennen Shifu" (a collection containing fragments of the same manuscript) was also exhibited. As a rare opportunity to view a historically and culturally significant asset of global importance up close, it drew great interest not only from university members and researchers but also from the general public.
Keio University will continue to strive for the preservation and research of its valuable collection materials.