Kumano magaibutsu

Giant carving of Fudō Myōō (ICP)

Kumano magaibutsu (熊野磨崖仏) is a grouping of relief sculptures of the late Heian or early Kamakura period in Bungotakada, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The image of Fudō Myōō measures 8.07 m and that of Dainichi Nyorai 6.82 m. The carvings are an Important Cultural Property and the area has been designated an Historic Site.[1][2][3][4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kumano magaibutsu". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Kumano magaibutsu". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Kumano magaibutsu". Ōita Prefecture. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Kumano magaibutsu". Bungotakada City. Retrieved 31 January 2012.

Coordinates: 33°28′41″N 131°31′32″E / 33.47806°N 131.52556°E / 33.47806; 131.52556

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