Buddha figurines labeled as important cultural assets on display

Buddha figurines labeled as important cultural assets on display

A visitor views one of three tiny Buddha statues with a magnifier shown at a special exhibition at the Hannya-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on Nov. 3, 2015. Designated as important cultural properties, the three mini statues are called "Three Holy Buddha Statues in the Womb." ==Kyodo

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