Japanese Print "Shinsho Temple - Views of the Famous Sights of Japan" by Kobayashi Kiyochika
Artist:Kobayashi Kiyochika
Title:Shinsho Temple - Views of the Famous Sights of Japan
Date:1897, January.
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Description:
From the series, "Nihon Meisho Zue" (Views of the Famous Sights of Japan). Shinsho temple (built ca. 970 A.D) at Mt. Narita. The temple was dedicated to High Priest Kobo-daishi and Fudo-myo-o. Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon Sect, allegedly had carved the statue of Fudo. .