Nanzenji
Image View Description:
Exterior: Sanmon Gate
Date:
ca. 13th century-19th centuries
Location:
Kyoto (Japan)
Work Type:
architecture
Culture:
Japanese
Measurements:
H.: 22 m
Photographer:
Caleb Smith
Notes:

A sanmon gate is the main gate of any Zen monastic complex. This gate was built ca. 1628.

Image Source:

The Trustees of Columbia University, Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History and Archaeology

Record ID:
Nanzenji4551
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