Temple refurbishes exhibit of wooden god reliefs

Temple refurbishes exhibit of wooden god reliefs

NARA, Japan - A Buddhist priest watches a refurbished display of the wooden reliefs of 12 gods, designated as national treasures, at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara in western Japan on Sept. 17, 2014, on the eve of the public opening of the exhibition.

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