Published On:Tuesday, 9 September 2014
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X-ray reveals hidden mini tower inside statue of ancient Buddhist leader in Kyoto
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(An X-ray image of the interior of the statue shows a slip of paper inside the gorinto tower. (Provided by the Nara National Museum)
The announcement of the discovery was made Sept. 1 by Daigoji temple and the Nara National Museum. The gorinto was revealed after the centuries-old 83-centimeter high wooden statue underwent an X-ray examination.
Daigoji temple, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded by monk Rigen Daishi (832-909) during the Heian Period (794-1185). The seated statue of Rigen Daishi at the temple is designated as one of Japan’s important cultural properties.
An X-ray image of the statue revealed that the interior was partitioned and an item had been sealed inside. The presence of a 15-cm high gorinto, as well as a small object wrapped in paper inside the gorinto, were confirmed above the chest of the statue.
See at More: http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=5,11997,0,0,1,0
The announcement of the discovery was made Sept. 1 by Daigoji temple and the Nara National Museum. The gorinto was revealed after the centuries-old 83-centimeter high wooden statue underwent an X-ray examination.
Daigoji temple, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded by monk Rigen Daishi (832-909) during the Heian Period (794-1185). The seated statue of Rigen Daishi at the temple is designated as one of Japan’s important cultural properties.
An X-ray image of the statue revealed that the interior was partitioned and an item had been sealed inside. The presence of a 15-cm high gorinto, as well as a small object wrapped in paper inside the gorinto, were confirmed above the chest of the statue.
See at More: http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=5,11997,0,0,1,0
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