Todaiji
Title
Todaiji
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
August 3, 2015
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Work Type
furnishings (artifacts)
Date
April, 1972
Work Location
Japan (nation)
Nara (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Japanese architecture styles
Subject
lanterns (lighting devices)
temples (buildings)
Japanese Buddhism
Description
Detail view of large bronze octagonal lantern with the Todaiji Temple in background at Nara, Japan. "...the Octagonal Lantern at the bottom of the steps. It is one of the oldest treasures in the temple dating from the founding of Todaiji. The lantern is supported by a post enscribed with an excerpt from a Buddhist text discussing the merits of lighting lanterns,"--Yamasa Institute website.
Material/Medium
bronze (metal)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
LTU-TOJ-103
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