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Sculptures of people

Sculptures of people





Artist : Anonymous

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

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Outdoor Architecture
Sculpture

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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