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Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Silver Bowl

興福寺鎮壇具 銀大盤
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Silver Bowl (興福寺鎮壇具 銀大盤)
PLATE IImage: Tokyo National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0
At a glance — Metalwork · Nara period, 8th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Category
Metalwork
Date
701–800
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-71400

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When the Main Hall of Kohfukuji Temple was constructed, a number of ritual objects were buried beneath it to placate the gods of the land and ensure its successful construction.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Silver Bowl（興福寺鎮壇具 銀大盤）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-71400. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/ritual-objects-used-to-consecrate-the-site-of-k-fukuji-temple-large-silver-bowl/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Genre: Metalwork
  • Material: Cast silver
  • 員数: 1個
  • 分類: 金工
  • 品質形状: 銀鋳造

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