#Buddha Head, Kofuku-ji, #Nara, #Japan, 685, total height 98.3cm. The head of the main statue in the auditorium of Asuka Yamada Temple built by Emperor Tenmu in 685 for the late Sogakura Yamada Ishikawamaro. In 1187, it was moved to Kofuku-ji, but due to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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#Buddha Head, Kofuku-ji, #Nara, #Japan, 685, total height 98.3cm. The head of the main statue in the auditorium of Asuka Yamada Temple built by Emperor Tenmu in 685 for the late Sogakura Yamada Ishikawamaro. In 1187, it was moved to Kofuku-ji, but due to damage, only the head remained. #BuddhistArt #Buddhism