Kongo-in Temple
Main Image Jinja Daisho (Deep Sand General) Standing Image Category Tenbu (Deva)
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DescriptionAn old temple in Maizuru traditionally founded in the early Heian period by Prince Takaoka and later revived by Emperor Shirakawa. The standing image of Jinja Daisho in the Treasure Hall is known as a representative masterpiece by the Kamakura-period Buddhist sculptor Kaikei and is designated an Important Cultural Property. Its powerful form conveys the realism and taut presence characteristic of Kamakura sculpture. The Treasure Hall can be viewed by advance reservation, giving general visitors a clearly defined opportunity to encounter this major work.
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