Tiles with Images of Buddhist Deities
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Sculpture Fragments, Found at Tachibanadera Temple, Nara, Asuka period, 7th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 14, 2023 (Tue) - September 18, 2023 (Mon)Some ancient clay tiles feature images of Buddhist deities such as buddhas and bodhisattvas rendered in relief. To make tiles of this kind, 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.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Sculpture Fragments | Found at Tachibanadera Temple, Nara | Asuka period, 7th century | C-1046 | |||
| Highlight | Sculpture Fragments | Found at the remains of Kitano Temple, Kyoto | Asuka–Nara period, 7th–8th century | Private collection |