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With every sect's head temple in one city, demand never stopped; more than ten trades touch a single altar.
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Butsugu are special implements, different from everyday goods, used in Buddhist rituals, or ornaments used by clerics such as monks. Also called hogu or hoki.
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Founded / opened：Heian period Highlights / collection：Division of labour among lacquer, gold leaf, carving and metal fittings, Demand from head temples Genre：Lacquer art, Metalwork, Sculpture
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