The Shoso-in, or Imperial Repository, is a part of
Todai-ji. It houses treasures and artifacts related to Emperor Shomu and Empress Komyo, who ruled during the early eighth century in Nara. It was founded by Empress Komyo after the death of her husband Shomu, when she donated 600 items to the temple. Today there are over 9000 items, mostly from the Nara and Heian periods of Japan. They are not on display for the public, but once a year, items are exhibited at the Nara National Museum.
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