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A storehouse of stacked triangular beams that has kept Persian and Tang objects safe for thirteen centuries.
About this place
The Shōsō-in (正倉院) is the treasure house of Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. The building is in the azekura (log-cabin) style with a raised floor. It lies to the northwest of the Great Buddha Hall. The Shōsō-in houses artifacts connected to Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇, 701–756) and Empress Kōmyō (光明皇后, 701–760), as well as arts and crafts of the Tempyō (天平) era of Japanese history.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：8th century Highlights / collection：National Treasure azekura-zukuri treasure house, 9,000 beloved items of Emperor Shomu Genre：Architecture, Lacquer art, Textiles and dyeing, Metalwork
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source shosoin.kunaicho.go.jp ↗Before you go
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