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Daigoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
JAPAN, Kyoto |
This is one of the oldest wooden structures in Kyoto. Its construction began in 931 during the Heian period, under the orders of Emperor Suzaku (reigned 930-946) to pray for the deceased Emperor Daigo (reigned 897-930). The pagoda was completed in 951, and it was listed as a National Treasure in 1951.
The three-by-three bay pagoda has an overall height of 38 m. The eaves are covered with cylindrical tiles and are supported by three-tier bracket sets. The spire consists of a harmika, an inverted bowl, a lotus-shaped base, stacked rings, flames, and jewels. The stacked rings take up one third of the pagoda’s height and it is an example of architecture from the Nara (710-794) and Heian (794-1185) periods. The central column and walls of the first story are decorated with Japanese Vajrayana Buddhist paintings, which are rare among existing Heian period murals. These murals were listed as a National Treasure. The interior beams, columns, and plafonds are also decorated with floral patterns. |
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