文化財保護 1971(昭和46年)12月1日発行 沖縄では、古代琉球王国の文化財保護を推進する目的で様々な活動が行われている。今回は桃林寺の仁王像(とうりんじにおうぞう)」が切手に採用された。この像は石垣島にあり、1737年に久手堅昌忠(くでけん・まさただ)により作られた、沖縄県最古の木彫像である。山門に向かって左が金剛力士像、右が密迹力士(みっしゃくりきし)像。1771年の大津波で2体とも流されたが、破損した手足を修復し保存されている。1956年2月に琉球政府重要文化財に指定、本土復帰後に沖縄県指定有形文化財となった。 参考; Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau.2022
Cultural Treasures Protection Week Issued on Dec.1, 1971 (Showa46) In Okinawa, various activities are being carried out for the purpose of promoting the protection of cultural properties of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom. This time, "Torinji Niohzo" was adopted as a stamp. This statue is located on Ishigaki Island and is the oldest wooden statue in Okinawa , made by Kudeken Masatada in 1737. Facing the mountain gate, the left is the statue of King Nio, and the right is the statue of Mishakurikishi. Both were washed away by the 1771 tsunami, but their damaged limbs have been repaired and preserved. It was designated as an important cultural property of the Ryukyu government in February 1956, and became a tangible cultural property designated by Okinawa Prefecture after returning to the mainland. Refarence;Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau.2022