Daibutsu (“Grote Buddha”), bronzen beeld in de Kotoku-in Tempel in Kamakura 1890 - 1894

This photograph, taken by renowned Japanese photographer Kusakabe Kimbei in 1890-1894, captures the imposing Great Buddha statue at the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. The image, a hand-tinted albumen print, showcases the colossal bronze statue in its serene setting, surrounded by trees and traditional Japanese architecture. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the religious and cultural significance of the Great Buddha, a renowned landmark in Japanese Buddhism and a popular tourist destination.