05 August, 2013

Kongobuji Temple Painting, 1st Stop Mt Koya, Japan

Lord Buddha
  • The temple was first constructed as Seigan-ji Temple in 1593 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on the death of his mother, rebuilt in 1861, and given its present name in 1869. 
  • It contains many sliding screen doors painted by Kanō Tanyū (1602-1674) and members of Kyoto's Kanō school.

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