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| Todaiji, Nara, 8th century. |
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| Horyuji, Nara, 7th century. |
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| Byodo-in, Uji, 11th century. |
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| Byodo-in, Uji, 11th century. |
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| The octagonal lantern in front of the Daibutsuden at Todaiji is the only artifact remaining intact from the original temple besides the Daibutsu's lotus-petal throne and the drapery part of the left femoral region. Completed in 794. |
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| Two more shakuhachi lanterns, identical to the earlier Todaiji lantern, appear at the main pagoda of My. Koya, and the mausleum of Kobo Daishi, 9th century. |
