Overview
The Ashura figure gives a god of war the face of a boy; made in light dry lacquer, it has no equal from the 8th century.
About this place
Kōfuku-ji (興福寺; Japanese pronunciation: [koꜜː.ɸɯ̥.kɯ.dʑi]) is a Buddhist temple in Japan that was once one of the powerful Nanto Shichi Daiji 'Seven Great Temples' in the city of Nara. The temple is the national headquarters of the East Asian Yogācāra school. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a World Heritage Site.
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Founded / opened：1959 Highlights / collection：National Treasure Ashura statue, National Treasure Eight Legions and Ten Great Disciples, National Treasure Thousand-armed Kannon Genre：Sculpture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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