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Designed with its own reflection in mind; Jocho's joined-block carving inside settled the technique of Japanese sculpture.
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Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū (Heavenly Level) sects.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1053 Highlights / collection：National Treasure Hoodo (Phoenix Hall), National Treasure seated Amida Nyorai (by Jocho), 52 Bodhisattvas Playing Music on Clouds Genre：Architecture, Sculpture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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