Cracks appear in huge Japanese Buddha. Repairs to a national treasure near Tokyo.: The great Daibutsu of Kapakura, near Tokyo cast in 1252 has developed a number of alarming cracks. Now five expert engineers are at work inside the great construction filling the cracks with a special compound in order to prolong its existence. The huge Daibutsu represents the Lord of Boundless light and as said to be one of the great national treasures of Japan. Photo shows the scaffolding and a bridge which enables the engineers to enter the inside of the great Buddha near Tokyo.
Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.
Photo is dated 9-27-1960.
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