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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."

Wide pathway leading to Kasuga Shrine building. Pathway is lined with stone lanterns with tall trees behind them. "The Gate of Kasuga Temple and its Lanters, Nara, Japan."

Sarusawa (monkey swamp) no Ike (pond) in Nara, Japan. the pond is surrounded by willow trees. In left center, 5 storied pagoda. At right, clustr of buildings, prob. temple complex.

Tile-roofed 2 story tower with balcony and wooden parts. Between posts are partially rolled bamboo blinds. ist floor of tower shows pilings. In foreground, stone lanterns of various sizes...Wooded. "Nigatsu Do, Nara, Japan."

Hexagonal one story building with tile roof and gold ball at center. Under roof is painted red. On facing side are wooden double doors with tile roof over them. On left is bronze standing...Adjacent buildings are visible. "Nanev-Do, Nara, Japan."

5 storied pagoda at Kofukuji. In foreground, a small building for the sale of food and souvenirs. In foregrd, also, cherry trees under which are bench/tables covered with straw mats for resting.

Photo of 2 intersecting wooded hillsides. "Kasuga-Yama, as seen from Wakakusa, Nara."