Itabi Tablets - Stone Memorials from the Medieval Age
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Itabi with Sanskrit Character Symbolizing Amitabha Triad, From Takao, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo, Muromachi period, dated 145
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
July 10, 2007 (Tue) - October 28, 2007 (Sun)Itabi are Buddhist stone memorials that were popular along with Five Element pagodas and hokyointo pagodas during the medieval age (13th - 16th centuries). The Tokyo National Museum houses 178 itabi tablets. This gallery introduces 43 and 2 itabi stands from the collection.