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Important Cultural Property

Bowl

鉄鉢
Bowl (鉄鉢)
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At a glance — Art Object · Nara period, 8th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Art Objects
Date
701–800
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-117920

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Bowl is a art object of Nara period, 8th century (701–800), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Bowl（鉄鉢）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-117920. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/bowl-117920/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Material: Iron
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Genre: Collection of Hōryūji Treasures
  • 員数: 1口
  • 分類: 法隆寺宝物
  • 品質形状: 鉄製鍛造
  • 法量: 高15.2 口径22.0 胴径25.0

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