"The Decorative and Circular Beauty - National Treasure 'Enbuta' -" Exhibition

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At Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan
Media: Architecture, Sculpture

Byodoin Temple began the "Heisei Restoration" by renovating numerous national treasures since 2004, including Ho-o-do's sculptures. The Engai (a circular cover with decorative flowers) was the final item to be restored. The Engai was restored after a 100 year period, and this may be the last time it is on view to the public.
The Engai features floral motifs that are made by carving 1-2 mm deep into the wood and using strenuous strokes. Typically, the Engai is located on the top of the Honson and it is hard to see its complete presence because of the natural light shining from the back.

Schedule

From 2007-03-31 To 2007-07-31

Website

http://www.byodoin.or.jp/ (Japanese) (venue's website)

Fee

Adults ¥600, High School - Junior High School Students ¥400, Elementary School Students ¥300

Venue Hours

From 9:00 To 17:00

Maps

Navitime (Japanese)
Yahoo (Japanese)

Access

10 minute walk from Uji station on the JR Nara line, or Keihan Uji station on the Keihan line.

Address

116 Uji Renge, Uji, Kyoto 611-0021
Phone: 0774-21-2861 Fax: 0774-20-6607

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"The Decorative and Circular Beauty - National Treasure 'Enbuta' -" Exhibition</a>
Venue: Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan
Schedule: From 2007-03-31 To 2007-07-31
Address: 116 Uji Renge, Uji, Kyoto 611-0021
Phone: 0774-21-2861 Fax: 0774-20-6607

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