Kyoto, Japan | Kōryū-ji Temple | Miroku Bosatsu Statue | RPPC Postcard SP25

Vintage photographic postcard showing the Miroku Bosatsu statue at Kōryū-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The close-up view shows the figure's crowned head and upper body, with one hand raised beside the face against a dark background.

Scene Details:

• Kōryū-ji Temple, Uzumasa, Kyoto, Japan.
• Close view of the statue's facial features, crown, elongated earlobe and raised fingers.
• Japanese printed caption identifies the Miroku Bosatsu statue and the Asuka period, with a National Treasure designation.
• Handwritten “National Treasure” notation along the front's lower margin.

Postal Markings:

• Divided back headed “POST CARD,” with Japanese printing and an empty stamp box.
• Blue handwritten notes identify the temple, Kyoto, the Buddhist statue and Uzumasa.
• Printer's imprint: “Printed by Benrido.”
• Small pencil numeral in the stamp box; no postage stamp, postal cancellation or recipient address visible.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D