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Kofukuji National Treasure Museum（興福寺国宝館）

こうふくじこくほうかん Kofukuji National Treasure Hall

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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.

Type	Treasure hall
Genre	Sculpture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / town	Nara
Area in the prefecture	Nara

FAQ

Where is Kofukuji National Treasure Hall?: It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Kofukuji National Treasure Hall?: 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. The focus is sculpture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Kofukuji National Treasure Hall established?: It dates from 1959.

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