UNESCO Photo CollectionThe Temple of Koryuji Koryuji Temple NEG01491

Koryuji Temple NEG01491

Image of Zaô-Gongen in the temple of Koryuji.

Information

Title
Koryuji Temple NEG01491
Description
Image of Zaô-Gongen, the Japanese Raging Buddha
The statue, approximately 40ins in height was carved during the Kamakura period from natural wood and is now considered a natural treasure (Kamakura period 13th-14th 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
1491
Year
1950

Location

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