Metalwork / Armor and Equipment

  • Important Cultural Property

Alms Bowl

  • Japan Nara period, 8th century
  • Gilded bronze
  • h: 19.1cm　md: 28.5cm　d: 33.3cm
  • [30140]

This gilt bronze bowl was made during Nara period. The swelling shape of the bowl is typical of this period and another bowl of the same shape is in the Todaiji temple collection.