Tiles with Images of Buddhist Deities

Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad, Found at Minami-Hokkeji Temple, Nara, Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 22, 2021 (Wed) - March 21, 2022 (Mon)

Some ancient clay tiles feature images of Buddhist deities such as buddhas and bodhisattvas rendered in relief. To make these kind of tiles, a piece of clay was pressed against a wooden mold, dried, fired, and coated with paint or lacquer, or decorated with gold leaf or pigment. These tiles are believed to have decorated temple walls.

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	Designation	Name	Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
		Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad	Found at Tachibanadera Temple, Nara	Asuka period, 7th century	C-1119
Highlight	Important Cultural Property	Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad	Found at Minami-Hokkeji Temple, Nara	Asuka period, 7th century	J-35634
Highlight	Important Art Object	Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddhist Deity	Found at Kariyado Temple (nonextant), Fukushima	Asuka period, 7th century	Gift of Mr. Katori Hozuma, J-34796

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