Revealed the restoration work of the national treasure `` Usuki Kabutsu Buddha '' Jan. 19, Oita 12:43
At the national treasure "Usukimagaibutsu" located in Oita Prefecture, the restoration work to remove moss and other moss growing on the surface of the stone Buddha was open to the public.
Usuki Mabubutsu in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture is a group of stone Buddhas that are said to have been carved out of the rock wall of the mountain from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period, and a total of 61 bodies have been designated as national treasures.
Usuki City has been carrying out restoration work every year since 2010 to keep the condition of the stone buddha in good condition, and the state was opened to the public on the 19th.
A specialized contractor commissioned by the city uses a special device to irradiate ultraviolet rays to kill moss that grew on the surface of the stone buddha, and then carefully brushed off the stone buddha with a large and small brush so as not to damage it. Was.
Visitors watched the work from scaffolds that were specially set up next to the stone Buddha.
A woman from Oita City said, "I was surprised at the very fine work. Thanks for being able to see the beautiful stone Buddha, I am grateful."
"We would like to keep our precious stone Buddha in the same state even after thousands of years, so that we can keep it intact for future generations," said Deputy General Manager Takashi Kanda of the Usuki City Cultural and Cultural Properties Division.