Kofukuji Temple

Japanese name： 興福寺
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Main Image Seated Fukukensaku Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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The National Treasure seated Fukukensaku Kannon Bosatsu is the principal image of Kofukuji Temple's Nanendo Hall. It was created in 1189 during the Kamakura period by the Buddhist sculptor Kokei and his disciples over about fifteen months, using joined-block construction with lacquer and gilding, and stands 336.0 cm tall. The figure has three eyes and eight arms, wears a deerskin over the body, and holds ritual attributes including a lasso. Its massive form and dignified expression preserve elements of earlier Buddhist sculpture. It is normally closed to the public; Nanendo Hall is specially opened only once a year, on October 17 for the Daihannya-kyo Tendokue ceremony.

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Spot ID 7412
Temple / Site Kofukuji Temple
Visiting Area Nanendo Hall
Visiting Status Normally closed to the public (special opening only on October 17 each year)
Address 奈良県奈良市登大路町48

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