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| Kōfuku-ji Temple: head of Buddha | |
Kōfuku-ji Temple: head of Buddha
Kofukuji used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful aristocratic clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. At the height of Fujiwara power, the temple consisted of over 150 buildings. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2002 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |