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The muse of the arts: her head is 8th-century dry lacquer, her body a Kamakura replacement - one figure of two eras.
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Akishino-dera (秋篠寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture Japan. It does not belong to any sect of Japanese Buddhism and has no "mountain name". Its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai . It is known for its statue of Gigeiten (Goddess of Arts and Performing Arts).
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Founded / opened：780 Highlights / collection：Important Cultural Property standing Gigeiten, Moss front garden Genre：Sculpture, Architecture
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