KONDO HOTO or DANTO (PAGODA MADE OF COOPER PLATED WITH GOLD)

Comments
This gold-plated copper reliquary was made in 1270 at the wish of Saint Eison. He considered reliquary significantly important for Buddhists, and deeply worshipped it. It is finished exquisitely as an art work also. Height 90.9cm
NameKONDO HOTO or DANTO (PAGODA MADE OF COOPER PLATED WITH GOLD)
RomaniseKondo-Hoto (Dan-To)コンドウ・ホウトウ(ダントウ)
PeriodAD 1270
Cultural PropertyNational Treasure
Creator-
MaterialsCopper
ContentsArt work
Style-
SizeApprox. 0.9m
Position-
PlaceSaidaiji- Shibamachi, Nara City, Japan
ReligionShingon Ritsu School
RepositoryJuho- Kan

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