The original shrine was handed down in the Horyū-ji temple in Nara prefecture. This work was made by Yoshida Rissai (1867-1935). He was devoted to the conservation of the cultural properties as well as the artworks from the Shōsō-in Treasure Repository He performed making replicas at a high standard.
Object label
Tamamushi (jewel beetle) miniature shrine (reproduction)
Wood with lacquer and gilt bronze fittings
Height 226.0
Base platform width 137.2, length 119.5
Taishō era 20th century
Taishō 10 1921
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| Accession Number | 1439-0 |
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| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Bibliography | Prince Shotoku and Horyuji Temple Exhibition. Nara National Museum, 2012, 187p. |