Photographic Print : Japan - Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa
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Japan - Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa
Lantern slide of Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa. Mizusawa Temple, founded over 1000 years ago, plays an important religious role as one of the 33 sites of the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage. It hosts a variety of religious buildings, which are all well maintained. The temple is situated on the mountain side, affording a nice view from many points. The temple is devoted to Kannon, the goddess of compassion in Japanese Buddhism. An 11-faced, thousand-handed statue of the deity is the temples main object of worship, and is never displayed publicly. Part of Box 157 Japan, Boswell Collection, slide no. 48. Spelling is Kannon, not Kwannon, in the present Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Buddhism Compassion Devoted Faced Founded Goddess Hosts Important Kannon Kanto Kwannon Maintained Nice Orient Pilgrimage Plays Points Role Sites Situated Slides Thousand Variety Years
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of Japan with our exquisite range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the breathtaking image of "Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa." This captivating lantern slide, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Mizusawa Temple, one of the 33 sites of the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded over a thousand years ago, this temple plays an essential religious role in Japanese culture. Bring the tranquility and spirituality of this ancient land into your home or office with our premium quality prints, perfect for personal decor or professional use. Experience the rich history and artistry of Japan through this stunning photograph.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This lantern slide depicts the Temple of Kannon at Mizusawa, a significant religious site in Japan founded over a thousand years ago. Located in the Kanto region, Mizusawa Temple is one of the 33 sites on the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage, a spiritual journey that draws thousands of visitors each year. The temple complex is home to numerous well-maintained religious buildings, each offering a unique perspective. Perched on the mountain side, the temple provides breathtaking views from various vantage points. At its heart is a temple devoted to Kannon, the compassionate goddess of Japanese Buddhism. An 11-faced, thousand-armed statue of the deity serves as the temple's primary object of worship, although it is never publicly displayed. Mizusawa Temple, with its rich history and spiritual significance, is a testament to Japan's deep-rooted cultural traditions. This stunning lantern slide, captured in the late 1890s, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to experience the tranquility and reverence of this sacred place.
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