Kyoto, Gold Pavilion and Maiko dancer

Kyoto, Gold Pavilion and Maiko dancer

Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. The thing is, it’s burned down many times, with the most recent being in 1955.  We’re not certain which incarnation this old and unused but heavily stained (on the reverse) card shows.  Grade: 4

Name: Kyoto, Gold Pavilion and Maiko dancer

From: EAST AND SOUTH ASIA/Japan

Code: 20311423

Price: $2.00