Kumano magaibutsu

Kumano magaibutsu (熊野磨崖仏) is a group of relief sculptures of the late Heian or early Kamakura period in Bungotakada, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The image of Fudō Myōō measures 8.07 m and that of Dainichi Nyorai 6.82 m. The carvings are an Important Cultural Property and the area has been designated an Historic Site.[1][2][3][4]

Giant carving of Fudō Myōō (ICP)
Giant carving of Dainichi Nyorai (ICP)

See also

References
  1. "Kumano magaibutsu". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  2. "Kumano magaibutsu". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. "Kumano magaibutsu". Ōita Prefecture. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  4. "Kumano magaibutsu". Bungotakada City. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.

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