The sound of ritual bells is thought to awaken one’s Buddha nature. Five wrathful deities from the pantheon of esoteric Buddhism are depicted on this bell in relief.
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Floral Sprays and Paired Butterflies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
April 23, 2024 (Tue)–
July 15, 2024 (Mon)
Gold Coin ("Kaiki Shōhō")
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 12, 2024 (Tue)–
September 16, 2024 (Mon)