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Important Cultural Property

Iron Alms Bowl (Teppatsu)

鉄鉢
Iron Alms Bowl (Teppatsu) (鉄鉢)
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At a glance — Art Object · Nara period · 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
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-117919

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Iron Alms Bowl (Teppatsu) is a art object of Nara period (Nara period), 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: “Iron Alms Bowl (Teppatsu)（鉄鉢）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-117919. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/iron-alms-bowl-teppatsu/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • 員数: 1口
  • 分類: 法隆寺宝物

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