Masterworks of Kongo-ji Temple

Kyoto National Museum

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A special feature exhibition that introduces many treasures that have been preserved in Kongo-ji, one of the most important repositories for cultural properties in the Kawachi region of southern Osaka. Among the artworks owned by Kongo-ji are four National Treasure handscrolls of the Engishiki, as well as a National Treasure double-edged sword. In addition, it has preserved manuscripts and documents, paintings, arms and armor, and other outstanding works. Many of the manuscripts have been studied recently by scholars of Japanese literature. This exhibition shares the results of such recent research as it introduces the art and history of this significant Osaka temple.