Fire destroys Aichi temple, state cultural treasure

Fire destroys Aichi temple, state cultural treasure

NAGOYA, Japan - A fire broke out at the Hokkein temple in Jimokuji, Aichi Prefecture, Jan. 20, destroying the main temple along with a wooden Goddess of Mercy sculpture. The image, created in the Heian era (A.D. 794-1185), was designated an important cultural treasure of the state in 1937. The fire broke out shortly after 8 p.m.

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  • ILEA001083045
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  • 2001/1/20 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2001 Kyodo News
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  • 1864 × 1713 pixel
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