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Rows of machinery, large workroom, driven by large belts coming down at an angle from the left. There are 2 rows of circular metal columns between the machines. There are 14 workers in white work clothes visible in photo. Various of the workers are…

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Workroom with row of presses powered by belts driven by a drive shaft above the machines along right wall near ceiling. There are 10 workers at the machines. They wear white work clothes. A ...In dark jacket and trousers, stands by them.

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On right side is 5 storied pagoda. On left side is roofed gate. There is a group of Japanese in front of the gate, 2 ladies to the side and 2 men approaching the gate.

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Bronze bell with inscription in Japanese vertical. Some writng in rectangles around the bell. Upper part of bell has rows of small knobs. On top is small bronze head and backing. Upper right..."Great Bell of Shittennoji temple."

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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

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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."

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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…

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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."

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Bronze cast figure of a phoenix from Kinkaku Hoo (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, Japan. "Kyoto Kinaku Hoo"

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Large incense burner from Todaiji (temple) in Nava, Japan.