Statue of Fukūkensaku Kannon of Hokkedō, Tōdaiji

The Fukūkensaku Kannon statue stands 362 centimeters tall and features three eyes and eight arms holding various ritual implements including a silver crown.

Created during the Nara period in the 8th century, this wooden statue represents one of the earliest examples of the dry lacquer technique in Japanese Buddhist sculpture.

The statue holds a rope called kensaku, symbolizing the Buddhist concept of saving all living beings from suffering through spiritual enlightenment.

Located in the Hokke-dō hall of Tōdaiji Temple, visitors can view the statue between 8:30 and 16:00 for an entrance fee of 600 yen.

The crown contains over 11,000 precious stones including jade, amber, glass, pearls, and quartz, making it one of the most decorated Buddhist statues in Japan.

Location: Nara

Inception: 8 century

Height: 362 cm

Made from material: wood, urushi, silver, jade, amber, glass, pearl, quartz

GPS coordinates: 34.68861,135.84417

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43