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Attraction size, travel vintage travel poster for
Nara and the Yamato region in Japan that features a dramatic photograph of a Buddhist guardian statue.
Statue Details
Deity: The sculpture depicts Bazara (Vajra), one of the Twelve Heavenly Generals who protect the Buddha of medicine, Bhaisajyaguru (Yakushi Nyorai).
Location: The original clay statue from the 8th century is located at the Shin-Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan.
Significance: The fierce expression, dynamic pose, and realistic musculature are hallmarks of the style from the Nara period (710–794 AD).
Photographer: The photograph used in the poster is widely attributed to Ken Domon, a renowned Japanese photographer.
Poster Information
Purpose: The poster was an original vintage travel advertisement, likely from the 1950s or 1970s, intended to promote tourism to the historic Nara prefecture.
Text: The text on the left translates to "Nara, the Yamato Road". |
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