UNESCO Photo CollectionThe Temple of Koryuji Koryuji Temple NEG01493

Koryuji Temple NEG01493

Image of Bishamon-Ten in the temple of Koryuji.

Information

Title
Koryuji Temple NEG01493
Description
Image of Bishamon-Ten (Vaisravana), national treasure. Made of carved and coloured wood
Votive offering of Yoshihashi-no-Sadanori, originally preserved in the lecture Hall. Height 142,5 cm, early heitan period (9th century).
Country
Japan
Place
Kyoto
Theme(s)
Culture
Subtheme(s)
Religion
Buddhism
Sculpture
Rights
UNESCO/Tiers
Rights Information
Kyoto-UNESCO Association
Associated documents
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000071001
Original Format
Negative
Colour or B/W
Black and White
Photo ID
1493
Year
1950

Location

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