Roof Tiles of Daianji Temple in Nara
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Heiseikan Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 21, 2022 (Wed) - March 12, 2023 (Sun)Daianji Temple is one of the most prominent temples constructed in the Heijo Capital in modern-day Nara Prefecture. With its extensive temple complex, which was considerably larger than today, the temple had strong ties to Japan’s ancient government. The temple’s roof tiles comprise three types: those that were made exclusively for Daianji Temple; those that feature the same designs as the tiles used for the temple’s precursor; and those that were also used for the other buildings in the Heijo Capital.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Round Eave-End Roof Tile with a Double-Petaled Lotus Flower | Found at Daikandaiji Temple, Nara | Asuka period, 7th century | J-35168 | |||
| Highlight | Round Eave-End Roof Tile with a Double-Petaled Lotus Flower | Found at Daianji Temple, Nara | Nara period, 8th century | J-35203 | |||
| Highlight | Concave Eave-End Roof Tile with Symmetrical Vines | Found at Daianji Temple, Nara | Nara period, 8th century | J-25359-187 |