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| - There are currently 130 entries in the list covering the time from Classical to early modern Japan from 7th century Asuka period to 18th century Edo period. However, the total number of items is much higher since groups of related objects have been joined in single entries. The listed objects are of various type and include household goods, objects related to Buddhism, armour and harnesses. Some of the oldest objects had been imported from China at the time. A number of different materials have been used for the listed articles ranging from wood over clay to bronze. In many cases the articles were decorated using a variety of techniques like gilting of precious metals, line engraving, maki-e, mother of pearl inlay or lacquer. The objects in this list are located in Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines or museums. Lists of other National Treasures of Japan can be found in List of National Treasures of Japan.
- There are currently 130 entries in the list covering the time from Classical to early modern Japan from 7th century Asuka period to 18th century Edo period. However, the total number of items is much higher since groups of related objects have been joined in single entries. The listed objects are of various type and include household goods, objects related to Buddhism, armour and harnesses. Some of the oldest objects had been imported from China at the time. A number of different materials have been used for the listed articles ranging from wood over clay to bronze. In many cases the articles were decorated using a variety of techniques like gilding of precious metals, line engraving, maki-e, mother of pearl inlay or lacquer. The objects in this list are located in Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines or museums. Lists of other National Treasures of Japan can be found in List of National Treasures of Japan.
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