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One of the “One Million Pagodas” (Hyakumanto) and Invocation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden pagoda with five flat circular tiers, top tier smaller than the others; made of wood; light brown in color with white scuffing; top spire consists of smaller stacked disks.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 764–70
Medium
Japanese cypress (hinoki), Cleyera ochnacea (sakaki), and ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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