Kokuhou Dictionary
A database of Japan's National Treasures, weaving beauty and history
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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...
Fudō-dō Hall at Kongōbuji Temple
Overview The Fudōdō Hall at Kongōbuji Temple is a representative Buddhist hall (butsudō) of the late Kamakura Per...
Asagi Aya-odoshi Armor
Overview The Asagi Ayaodoshi Armor (Asagi Ayaodoshi Yoroi) is a magnificent ōyoroi (large armor) dating back t...
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...
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...
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,...
Silver Decorated Leather Belt
Overview The Silver Decorated Leather Belt (ginsō kakutai) is an extremely valuable clothing artifact originating...
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...
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...
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...
Temple Bell of Engaku-ji
Overview The Bonshō (temple bell) associated with Engakuji Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a represen...
Tachi Sword with Signature of Yoshifusa
Overview The Tachi (Japanese sword) with the signature of Yoshifusa is a masterpiece created by Yoshifusa, a renow...