Kuho-do, lecture hall. One of main structures at Shitennoji temple. Sloping tile roof. Front beam is supported by 6 wooden columns. Build. set in stone platform, 3 steps above grd. level...The branches of a large tree in upper right corner
Temple building iwth large roof, uptilting corners. Steps lead up to main entrance and 2 sets of steps are visible on the side. By the front steps, 2 large bronze lanterns and hanging from..."Treasury of the prince shotoku, Shittenno-ji Temple."
Envelope which probably contained a postcard of Villa Inabata, an inn or hostel named Warakuan (peace and harmony hall) at Nanenji, temple in Kyoto. Off white with blue pattern, highlighted...2 steams about 2/3 across face. Dark representatin of a…
Brown fabric covered cardboard. In center is glued picture of Oishi, a samurai warrior seated and holding a spear with banner tied on it. Group that avenged Lord Asano's death by seppuku."
4-legged stand displaying large fude (Brush for calligraphy). The stand is circular with scalloped edges. It is lacquered with floral patterned inserts and painted designs. The fude...Brackets. From the Todaiji temple in Nava, Japan.
The central gate of the outer precint leading to the building housing the great Buddha in Nara, Japan. In front of gate entrance hanging drapes (Norem) have painted chrysnathemum patterns.......Below in front of the drapes are 3 kimono clad people.
Carved wooden statue of Yoshimitsu in buddist garb holding a fan in right hand. The statue is placed on a platform with stripes along the front. Built the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Shrine) and lived until he died in 1409.
Huge temple bell with timber bell ringer. The bell is placed in a roofed structure supported by wooden pillars. 3 men in Jap. dress are visible. One stands by the bell. "The Big Bell Nara, Japan."
