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Artifact

Pagoda at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Japan

Description

  • A five-storey pagoda located at the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan. 
  • The original pagoda was built in 1650, but burned down and was rebuilt in 1818.
  • The photograph has been tinted with colour. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Robert Rawlings, who drilled for oil in Sumatra from 1890 until 1902. 

Map Location

Latitude: 36° 45' 25.758" N
Longitude: 139° 36' 0.079" E

Date

1890-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.5
Height:
10.8

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Nikko, Japan

Originating Location

Asia›Japan

Subject

  • A five-story building with red railings on each level. A roof extends over each deck. There are trees in the background.

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