East Pagoda
E483066
East Pagoda is the famous three-storied pagoda of Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, renowned as a well-preserved masterpiece of early Buddhist architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| East Pagoda canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4957884 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: East Pagoda Context triple: [Yakushi-ji, hasStructure, East Pagoda]
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A.
Great Pagoda
The Great Pagoda is an 18th-century, Chinese-style ornamental tower located in Kew Gardens in London, known for its striking multi-tiered design and historical significance.
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B.
Fahua Pagoda
Fahua Pagoda is a historic Chinese Buddhist pagoda and prominent cultural landmark located in Shanghai’s Jiading District.
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C.
Quan Am Pagoda
Quan Am Pagoda is a historic Chinese-style Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon district, renowned for its ornate architecture and devotion to the bodhisattva of compassion.
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D.
One Pillar Pagoda
The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam, renowned for its unique lotus-shaped design supported by a single stone pillar.
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E.
Du Hang Pagoda
Du Hang Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hai Phong, Vietnam, known for its traditional architecture, ancient statues, and tranquil courtyards.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: East Pagoda Target entity description: East Pagoda is the famous three-storied pagoda of Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, renowned as a well-preserved masterpiece of early Buddhist architecture.
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A.
Great Pagoda
The Great Pagoda is an 18th-century, Chinese-style ornamental tower located in Kew Gardens in London, known for its striking multi-tiered design and historical significance.
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B.
Fahua Pagoda
Fahua Pagoda is a historic Chinese Buddhist pagoda and prominent cultural landmark located in Shanghai’s Jiading District.
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C.
Quan Am Pagoda
Quan Am Pagoda is a historic Chinese-style Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon district, renowned for its ornate architecture and devotion to the bodhisattva of compassion.
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D.
One Pillar Pagoda
The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam, renowned for its unique lotus-shaped design supported by a single stone pillar.
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E.
Du Hang Pagoda
Du Hang Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hai Phong, Vietnam, known for its traditional architecture, ancient statues, and tranquil courtyards.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple building
ⓘ
cultural heritage monument ⓘ pagoda ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Asuka period Buddhist architecture
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three-storied pagoda ⓘ |
| associatedTemple | Yakushi-ji ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Yakushi Nyorai worship ⓘ |
| category |
Buddhist temples in Nara
ⓘ
National Treasures of Japan (buildings) ⓘ
linked to:
National Treasures of Japan
Pagodas in Japan ⓘ |
| contrastWith |
West Pagoda of Yakushi-ji
ⓘ
linked to:
Yakushi-ji
|
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalPeriod |
Asuka period
ⓘ
linked to:
Yamato period
|
| culturalSignificance | important example of early Japanese Buddhist architecture ⓘ |
| function |
Buddhist worship structure
ⓘ
reliquary structure ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
central pillar
ⓘ
decorative railings ⓘ finial (sorin) ⓘ intricate wooden joinery ⓘ multi-tiered roof ⓘ |
| heritageProtection | protected under Japanese cultural property law ⓘ |
| heritageStatus |
National Treasure of Japan
ⓘ
linked to:
National Treasures of Japan
|
| locatedIn |
Japan
ⓘ
Nara ⓘ Nara Prefecture ⓘ Yakushi-ji ⓘ |
| material | wood ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being a well-preserved masterpiece of early Buddhist architecture
ⓘ
its central pillar (shinbashira) ⓘ its elaborate bracket complexes ⓘ its harmonious proportions ⓘ its three-storied appearance with six-storied internal structure ⓘ |
| numberOfStories | 3 ⓘ |
| orientation | east side of Yakushi-ji ⓘ |
| partOf |
Yakushi-ji temple complex
ⓘ
linked to:
Yakushi-ji
|
| preservationStatus | well-preserved ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
pilgrimage
ⓘ
religious ceremonies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: East Pagoda Description of subject: East Pagoda is the famous three-storied pagoda of Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, renowned as a well-preserved masterpiece of early Buddhist architecture.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.