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| Item No | #10831 |
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| Material | Softcover |
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| Price | $39.00 |
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| Weight | 1.3kg |
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| | 22cm 8 3/4" | | | 2cm 0 3/4" | | | 29.7cm 11 3/4" |
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【DESCRIPTION】
Title Treasures from Toji Temple
Publication year 1995
This book was published as a pamphlet held by Kyoto National Museum in 1995
This book contains approx 180 items and 130 items out of those 180 items are designated as National treasure or Important Cultural Assets.If you are interested in Japanese craft works,this would be a great collection for you!
Tō-ji (東寺, Tō-ji) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Kyoto, Japan. Its name means East Temple, and it once had a partner, Sai-ji (West Temple). They stood alongside the Rashomon, the gate to the Heian capital. It is formally known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji) which indicates that it previously functioned as a temple providing protection for the nation. Tō-ji is located in Minami-ku near the intersection of Ōmiya Street and Kujō Street, southwest of Kyoto Station.
Although often associated with the famous priest Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai), Tō-ji was established in 796 A.D., two years after the capital moved to Heian-kyō. Kūkai was put in charge of Tō-ji in 823 A.D. by order of Emperor Saga. Its principal image is of Yakushi Nyorai, the healing
Please see the following siteYou will see photos of Toji,which is famous for its scenic beauty.
approx fabulous 120 items included .List of Plates written in English.
This is a pictorial book.Even if you don't understand Japanese,you will enjoy this book through many photos.
Softcover approx 262pages Thick Book
Size approx 21cm×30cm w/fine quality paper.
If you are interested in Japanese Temples like Toji,this book would be a great collection for you!
【CONDITION】
This book was published 13 years ago.So slight yellowing and slight stains on the pages.Some pages have slight folded line on the corner because of use.But it is in very good condition overall.Please see the photos to confirm the condition of this book |
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