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Keman (Pendant ornament in Buddhist sanctuary), No. 2 (Ro)

牛皮華鬘（呂号）
Keman (Pendant ornament in Buddhist sanctuary), No. 2 (Ro) (牛皮華鬘（呂号）)
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At a glance — Craft · Heian period, 11th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Category
Crafts
Date
1001–1100
Dimensions
H 47.0, W 54.2
Catalogue ID
cobas-15247

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Keman (Pendant ornament in Buddhist sanctuary), No. 2 (Ro) is a craft of Heian period, 11th century (1001–1100), held by the Nara National Museum and designated a National Treasure (国宝) 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: “Keman (Pendant ornament in Buddhist sanctuary), No. 2 (Ro)（牛皮華鬘（呂号））.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15247. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/keman-pendant-ornament-in-buddhist-sanctuary-no-2-ro/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Category: Applied arts:Religious objects:Buddhism:Ornamental objects
  • Genre: Decorative Arts
  • Material: Hide, painted
  • Size: H 47.0, W 54.2
  • 員数: １枚
  • 分類: 工芸
  • 種別: 工芸:宗教・信仰用具:仏教:荘厳具
  • 品質形状: 革製 牛皮材 彩色 金泥 截金 透彫 迦陵頻伽文
  • 法量: 縦47.0 横54.2

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