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See the Ashura statue at the Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Museum

Three faces, six arms

Kofuku-ji National Treasure Museum

Photos: Nekosuki · CC BY-SA 4.0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

The eighth-century dry-lacquer Ashura, with three faces and six arms. In 2026 the Eastern Golden Hall's rear chamber is open, with Saturday night openings 31 October to 28 November.

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