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  Worldvisitguide > Places > Shrines and Temples... > Outdoor Architecture > Shômen Karamon > Sculptures of people
Sculptures of people
Sculptures of people
Artist : Anonymous

Material : Painted wood
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1999

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Outdoor Architecture
Sculpture (Haut-relief)

Area related
Nikko (Japon)



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Sculptures of people are put on the upper side of the gate. These are related to Chinese legend including "The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove." Also, three of seven lucky Gods are sculptured on the west side. Those Gods are known as Daikokuten, Juroujin and Hotei.
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