Facility: | Nara National Museum |
Address: | 50 Noboriōji-chō, Nara, Nara 630-8213 |
Phone: | (NTT Hello Dial) +81-50-5542-8600 |
FAX: | +81-742-26-7218 |
Hours: | Wednesday and Friday: 9:30-16:30 |
Closed: | National Holidays and 12/26 to 1/4 |
About Buddhist Art Library:
Since its opening in 1980, the Buddhist Library has created, collected and conserved research data related to Buddhist art, and has published related books and photos.
Collection size: As of April, 2008
Focus: Buddhist Art
Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects a different romanization system used by an individual institution or collection.
Using the Library
Upon Arrival:
Photocopy:
Special Instructions
Viewing Images: Requiring strong understanding of Japanese Language
Please fill out the request form
Please check with "Image Database (画像データベース)" for the availability of images.
Some Images require permission from owner of the objects on the images. Please see this page for instructions on how to request permission.
Note: For more information about viewing and using images, please go to Image Use Protocol on the NCC website.
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