Kokuhou Dictionary

A database of Japan's National Treasures, weaving beauty and history

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Nara Sculptures

Wooden Standing Statue of Jizō Bosatsu

Overview The "Wooden Standing Statue of Jizō Bosatsu," housed in the Great Main Hall of Hōryūji Temple, is a master...

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Wakayama Structures

Fudō-dō Hall at Kongōbuji Temple

Overview The Fudōdō Hall at Kongōbuji Temple is a representative Buddhist hall (butsudō) of the late Kamakura Per...

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Hiroshima Crafts

Asagi Aya-odoshi Armor

Overview The Asagi Ayaodoshi Armor (Asagi Ayaodoshi Yoroi) is a magnificent ōyoroi (large armor) dating back t...

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Tokyo Crafts

Short Sword (Tantō) inscribed with the name of Nakaie, from Bizen-Osafune, dating to Kōju

Overview This short sword (tantō) was crafted by Nagashige, a master smith from BizenOsafune, representing the Na...

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Tokyo Paintings

Kinpohon Chōshoku Uzura-zu (Colored Quail Picture on Silk)

Overview The Kinpohon Chōshoku Uzurazu is considered one of the finest examples of realistic painting that travel...

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Nara Calligraphy and Books

Liu Yuxi Anthology from the Southern Song Period Print

Overview Liu Yuxi Anthology from the Southern Song Period Print is an anthology of poetry and essays by Liu Yuxi,...

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Osaka Crafts

Silver Decorated Leather Belt

Overview The Silver Decorated Leather Belt (ginsō kakutai) is an extremely valuable clothing artifact originating...

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Nara Calligraphy and Books

Konpizan Kyōzuka Shutsudo Konshi Kinji Kyō (Sutra Scrolls Found at the Konpizan Mound)

Overview The Konpizan Kyōzuka Shutsudo Konshi Kinji Kyō is a collection of sutra scrolls considered a treasure of...

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Nara Sculptures

Wooden Standing Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings (Located in Tō-kindō)

Overview These are wooden standing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings (shitennō), created during the early Heian...

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Kanagawa Sculptures

Bronze Seated Statue of Amida Nyorai

Overview This is a massive seated statue of Amida Nyorai, housed at Kōtokuin Temple in Hase, Kamakura City—a figure...

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Kanagawa Crafts

Temple Bell of Engaku-ji

Overview The Bonshō (temple bell) associated with Engakuji Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a represen...

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Tokyo Crafts

Tachi Sword with Signature of Yoshifusa

Overview The Tachi (Japanese sword) with the signature of Yoshifusa is a masterpiece created by Yoshifusa, a renow...

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