The Great Buddha in Tōdai-ji Temple

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Title

The Great Buddha in Tōdai-ji Temple

Subject

Buddha; statue; Daibutsu

Description

This is a statue of Vairocana Buddha, which means the Buddha of sunlight. The style is deeply influenced by Chinese fine art works in Tang Dynasty.

Creator

Source

Content of the photo is about The Great Buddha in Tōdai-ji Temple which is placed in the main hall.

Date

Constructed: 747-758

Relation

Is part of the component of Tōdai-ji Temple

Format

Unknown

Identifier

Coverage

Period: Emperor Shōmu of Nara period

Citation

Emperor Shōmu, “The Great Buddha in Tōdai-ji Temple,” Temples Assembly, accessed January 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-13/items/show/36.