Poster Print : Japan - Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa
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Japan - Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa
Lantern slide of Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa. Mizusawa Temple, founded over 1000 years ago, plays an important religious role as one of the 33 sites of the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage. It hosts a variety of religious buildings, which are all well maintained. The temple is situated on the mountain side, affording a nice view from many points. The temple is devoted to Kannon, the goddess of compassion in Japanese Buddhism. An 11-faced, thousand-handed statue of the deity is the temples main object of worship, and is never displayed publicly. Part of Box 157 Japan, Boswell Collection, slide no. 48. Spelling is Kannon, not Kwannon, in the present Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Buddhism Compassion Devoted Faced Founded Goddess Hosts Important Kannon Kanto Kwannon Maintained Nice Orient Pilgrimage Plays Points Role Sites Situated Slides Thousand Variety Years
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of Japan with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Temple of Kwannon at Mizusawa, a significant site on the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded over a thousand years ago, this temple holds deep religious significance in Japanese culture. The serene atmosphere is beautifully captured in this lantern slide from Mary Evans Prints Online. Bring the tranquility of Japan into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for adding a touch of worldly charm to any space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This lantern slide depicts the Temple of Kannon at Mizusawa, a significant religious site in Japan founded over a thousand years ago. Located in the Kanto region, Mizusawa Temple is one of the 33 sites on the Kanto Kannon Pilgrimage, a spiritual journey that draws thousands of visitors each year. The temple complex is home to numerous well-maintained religious buildings, each offering a unique perspective. Perched on the mountain side, the temple provides breathtaking views from various vantage points. At its heart is a temple devoted to Kannon, the compassionate goddess of Japanese Buddhism. An 11-faced, thousand-armed statue of the deity serves as the temple's primary object of worship, although it is never publicly displayed. Mizusawa Temple, with its rich history and spiritual significance, is a testament to Japan's deep-rooted cultural traditions. This stunning lantern slide, captured in the late 1890s, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to experience the tranquility and reverence of this sacred place.
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