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Japanese name: 興福寺 阿修羅像

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A youth with three faces and six arms. Made in dry lacquer, and famous for its troubled expression.

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A youth with three faces and six arms. Made in dry lacquer, and famous for its troubled expression.

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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:734 Designation:National Treasure, World Cultural Heritage Site Blessings:Rebirth

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