Small Box with Scene of Kiyomizudera Temple
Not on view
The Buddhist temple complex depicted on the lid of this box represents Kiyomizudera, or the Temple of Pure Water, in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The temple is located near the Otowa waterfall, famed for its wish-granting and healing properties. Kiyomizudera, which was founded in the late eighth century, has been a popular destination of pilgrims and visitors for centuries. This box was probably made for export to Europe.
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