Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi
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Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi is a renowned early 7th-century Buddhist sculpture of the historical Buddha flanked by two bodhisattvas, exemplifying the Asuka period’s classical style and religious artistry in Japan.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi Context triple: [Horyu-ji, housesArtwork, Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi]
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A.
Ghost Trio
Ghost Trio is a short television play by Samuel Beckett, originally written for actress Billie Whitelaw and noted for its minimalist staging and haunting, atmospheric exploration of memory and isolation.
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B.
Trife
Trife is a rapper best known as a member of the Brooklyn hip hop collective Junior M.A.F.I.A.
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C.
From the Land of the Unspoken
"From the Land of the Unspoken" is a poem by Seamus Heaney that appears in his 1987 collection *The Haw Lantern*, reflecting his characteristic blend of political reflection and lyrical meditation.
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D.
Again the Three
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E.
Triptych
"Triptych" is a poem, likely part of Seamus Heaney’s collection "Field Work," that reflects his characteristic blend of personal memory, landscape, and political undercurrents.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi Target entity description: Shaka Triad by Tori Busshi is a renowned early 7th-century Buddhist sculpture of the historical Buddha flanked by two bodhisattvas, exemplifying the Asuka period’s classical style and religious artistry in Japan.
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A.
Ghost Trio
Ghost Trio is a short television play by Samuel Beckett, originally written for actress Billie Whitelaw and noted for its minimalist staging and haunting, atmospheric exploration of memory and isolation.
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B.
Trife
Trife is a rapper best known as a member of the Brooklyn hip hop collective Junior M.A.F.I.A.
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C.
From the Land of the Unspoken
"From the Land of the Unspoken" is a poem by Seamus Heaney that appears in his 1987 collection *The Haw Lantern*, reflecting his characteristic blend of political reflection and lyrical meditation.
-
D.
Again the Three
"Again the Three" is a novel in Edgar Wallace's "Just Men" crime series, continuing the adventures of a trio of vigilante protagonists.
-
E.
Triptych
"Triptych" is a poem, likely part of Seamus Heaney’s collection "Field Work," that reflects his characteristic blend of personal memory, landscape, and political undercurrents.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist sculpture
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Japanese national treasure ⓘ religious artwork ⓘ |
| artHistoricalCategory | East Asian Buddhist sculpture ⓘ |
| associatedTemple |
Hōryū-ji
ⓘ
linked to:
Horyu-ji
|
| associatedWith | Prince Shōtoku cult ⓘ |
| commissionedBy |
Empress Suiko
ⓘ
Prince Shōtoku ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | well preserved ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| countryOfLocation | Japan ⓘ |
| creator | Tori Busshi ⓘ |
| culture | Japanese ⓘ |
| dateCreated | early 7th century ⓘ |
| depicts |
Shaka Nyorai
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historical Buddha ⓘ two bodhisattvas ⓘ |
| era | early Japanese Buddhism ⓘ |
| genre | Buddhist icon ⓘ |
| hasPart |
central Shaka Buddha figure
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large decorative mandorla ⓘ left attendant bodhisattva ⓘ right attendant bodhisattva ⓘ |
| height | approximately 3.5 meters including pedestal and halo ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
National Treasure of Japan
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linked to:
National Treasures of Japan
|
| iconography |
Buddha seated on lotus throne
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attendant bodhisattvas standing ⓘ mandorla with radiating flames ⓘ |
| inception | c. 623 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Korean Buddhist sculpture
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Northern Wei Chinese Buddhist sculpture ⓘ |
| inscription | dedicatory inscription on back of halo ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Golden Hall of Hōryū-ji
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linked to:
Horyu-ji
Ikaruga ⓘ Nara Prefecture ⓘ |
| location |
Hōryū-ji
ⓘ
linked to:
Horyu-ji
|
| material | gilt bronze ⓘ |
| medium | gilt bronze sculpture ⓘ |
| movement | Asuka period ⓘ |
| period | Asuka period ⓘ |
| purpose | votive offering ⓘ |
| region | Yamato Province (historical) ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| significance |
key example of Tori style
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masterpiece of early Japanese Buddhist art ⓘ |
| style | classical Asuka style ⓘ |
| subjectHeading | Buddha flanked by bodhisattvas ⓘ |
| technique | lost-wax casting ⓘ |
| usedFor | ritual worship ⓘ |
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