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Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Strips of Beaten Gold

興福寺鎮壇具 延金
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Strips of Beaten Gold (興福寺鎮壇具 延金)
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-63160

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These objects were buried at Kōfukuji Temple in Nara to pacify local spirits and ensure safe construction of the temple's buildings. The objects were created and buried in the first half of the 700s, prior to the construction of the temple's main hall. They were rediscovered in 1874.

— 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, Strips of Beaten Gold（興福寺鎮壇具 延金）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-63160. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/ritual-objects-used-to-consecrate-the-site-of-k-fukuji-temple-strips-of-beaten-gold/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Genre: Metalwork
  • 員数: 9枚
  • 分類: 金工

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