Water trough, Kiyomizu-dera

Pilgrims to this historic temple wash before entering, using this ancient trough. This temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, was constructed in 1633. Notably, it was built without a single nail! The main hall of the temple complex stands above a waterfall.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

2000-03

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Japanese

Kyoto, Japan

Welch-Ludwig Collection

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