Sacred fountain in the precincts of Nishi Otani Temple

Sacred fountain in the precincts of Nishi Otani Temple

Water fountain at the Otani Honbyo (Mausoleum) of Nishi Otani Temple. The lotus flower shaped fountain is made of bronze. The water falls from the flower petals into the hexagonal water basin. The lid of the fountain is decorated with dragons cast in high relief.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐105‐0]

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