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Round tile

noki marugawara 軒丸瓦

Round tiles from the Tōdai temple 東大寺 and the temple hall daibutsu den 大仏殿 for the great Buddha in Nara.The construction of the temple began in 745. It is famous for its large bronze statue of Buddha daibutsu, and is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

Round tiles from the Tōdai temple 東大寺 and the temple hall daibutsu den 大仏殿 for the great Buddha in Nara.The construction of the temple began in 745. It is famous for its large bronze statue of Buddha daibutsu, and is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

Collection:
Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este (1863 Graz - 1914 Sarajevo) DNB

Time:
1600-1868

Object Name
Round tile

Material/technology:
Fired clay

Signed
Todaiji Tempel in Nara

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Period
Early Edo Period

Invs.
110767

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