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Hokkeji（法華寺）

ほっけじ Hokkeji

Hokkeji（法華寺）

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A Kannon said to portray the empress herself, cut from one block with a soft, almost damp modelling of the body.

TypeTreasure hall
GenreSculpture / Architecture
City / townNara
Area in the prefectureNara

FAQ

Where is Hokkeji?
It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Hokkeji?
A Kannon said to portray the empress herself, cut from one block with a soft, almost damp modelling of the body. The focus is sculpture, architecture.
When was Hokkeji established?
It dates from 745.

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