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Chapter 8
The Art of Japan
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Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711. A view of sakura-mon or ro-mon (the main gate) through a large torii.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711.
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Giant Shinto Gate (Torii)
Kyoto, Japan
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Horyuji Kondo (Golden Hall)
Nara, Japan, Early Nara Period, ca. 680
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Tori Busshi
Shaka Triad
Horyuji Kondo
Nara, Japan
Asuka Period, 623
Bronze
5’ 9 ½” High
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Taizokai (Womb World)
Of
Royal Mandara
Toji, Kyoto, Japan
Early Heian Period
Second Half of the 9th Century
Hanging Scroll, Color on Silk
6’ x 5’ 5/8”
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Toji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
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This five-storied pagoda, or "goju-no-to", is the tallest in Japan, at 180 feet. Toji temple was established in 794, and this pagoda dates back to 1695. Toji temple established the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan.
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Yakushi Nyorai, with Sunlight (Suryaprabha, Radiant Sun) and Moonlight (Candraprabha, Radiant Moon) Bodhisattvas. Yakushi Nyorai is supported by his
12 Yaksas; Generals in his army. Toji: Shingon Buddhist Temple, in Kyoto
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Yaksas Generals
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Scene from Minori Chapter, Tale of Gengi
Late Heian Period, First half of 12th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper
8 5/8” High
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Detail of the Flying Storehouse, from The Legends of Mount Shigi
Late Heian Period, Late 12th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper
1’ ½” High
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Detail of the priest Shunjobo Chogen
Todaiji, Nara, Japan
Kamakura Period
Early 12th Century
Painted Cypress Wood
2’ 8 3/8” High
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Detail of The Burning of Sanjo Palace
Kamakura Period
13th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper
1’ 4 ½” High
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The Night Attack on the Sanjo PalaceKamakura Period, second half of the 13th century
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Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan begun 1583
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Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan
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Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan
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