Todaiji

Todaiji

Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsen), Exteriorr: Roof Ornament Detail

Date

760 CE

Location
Material/Technique
Work Type
Notes

Shibi roof ornaments resemble the tail of an animal and are believed to protect against fire.

Culture
Image Date
May, 2010
Image Source

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

Photographer
Record ID
Todaiji6035