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List of National Treasures of Japan (historical materials), for historical materials of various type; List of National Treasures of Japan (paintings), for paintings; List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures), for sculptures; List of National Treasures of Japan (writings) List of National Treasures of Japan (writings: Classical Chinese ...
The term "National Treasure" has been used in Japan to denote cultural properties since 1897, [1] [2] although the definition and the criteria have changed since the introduction of the term. The crafts items in the list adhere to the current definition and have been designated National Treasures according to the Law for the Protection of ...
[3] [4] "Ancient documents" is one of thirteen categories of National Treasures recognized by the agency. The list presents 63 documents or sets of documents from classical to early modern Japan, from the Asuka period to the Meiji period. The actual number of items is more than 63 because groups of related objects have been combined into single ...
The table's columns (except for Details and Image) are sortable by pressing the arrow symbols. Name: name of the national treasure as registered in the Database of National Cultural Properties [3] Details: more information about the object such as size and type of items (if the national treasure comprises more than one item)
The term "National Treasure" has been used in Japan to denote cultural properties since 1897. [1] The definition and the criteria have changed since the inception of the term. These paintings adhere to the current definition, and were designated national treasures when the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties was implemented on June 9 ...
Ashura, a Japanese National Treasure sculpture from 734. In the mid-6th century, the introduction of Buddhism from Korea to Japan resulted in a revival of Japanese sculpture. Buddhist monks, artisans and scholars settled around the capital in Yamato Province (present day Nara Prefecture) and passed their techniques to native craftsmen.
List of National Treasures of Japan (schools) List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures) List of National Treasures of Japan (shrines) List of National Treasures of Japan (structures related to industry, transportation and public works) List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts: swords)
This list of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts) contains all the individuals and groups certified as Living National Treasures by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan in the category of the Japanese crafts (工芸技術, Kōgei Gijutsu).