Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Strips of Beaten Gold
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.
- Cultural property designation
- National Treasure
- Quantity
- Artist
- Period/Century
- Nara period, 8th century
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Found under the dais of the Main Hall of Kōfukuji Temple, Nara
- Material
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Collection reference no.
- E-4303
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Category
On display: Metalwork
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On displayTea Kettle with a "Hailstone" Texture and the Inscription "Onjōji Temple"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
October 21, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bronze Coin ("Kaigen Tsūhō"/"Kaiyuan Tongbao")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bronze Coins ("Wadō Kaichin")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Auspicious Flowers and Paired Phoenixes
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Floral Sprays and Paired Butterflies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Bowl
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Silver Bowl
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bowl Made of Copper-Tin-Lead Alloy ("Sahari")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bowl Made of Copper-Tin-Lead Alloy ("Sahari")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Decorative Silver Fitting with Vines in Openwork
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Gilt-Bronze Goblet
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Glass Beads
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Polished Agate Beads
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayGold Coin ("Kaiki Shōhō")
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 9, 2025 (Tue)–
February 1, 2026 (Sun)