Standing Seshin (Vasubandhu)世親菩薩立像
Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
- Date
- ca. 1212
- Location
- Hokuen-dō, Kōfuku-ji, Nara Map
- Designation
- National Treasure
- Material
- Wood, joined-block construction (yosegi-zukuri)
Viewing
It cannot normally be seen; it is shown only on the days below.
- The Hokuen-dō is opened only for set periods (about two weeks) in spring and autumn; the dates change from year to year.source: Wikipedia
- Autumn 2026 special opening of the Hokuen-dō: 24 October – 8 November (no closing days, 9:00–17:00).Next 24 October – 8 November 2026source: official notice
Dates change. Always check the temple's own announcement before you travel.
About the photograph
- License
- Public domain
- Photograph
- 今泉篤男ほか
- Source
- 『日本の彫刻6 鎌倉時代』美術出版社、1953年
Facts drawn from: 興福寺 (Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
No English title is published by the holder; a conventional English rendering is used here.